Starting a Conversation
Active Listening
Joining a Group Conversation
Ending a Conversation
Making New Friends
100

Step one to starting a conversation?

Get the other persons attention

100

Define active listening

Using skills that show a person you are listening, and actively hearing what they are saying. 

100

What is the first step to joining a group conversation?

Wait for a pause

100

Is it expected or unexpected to end a conversation while the other person is talking?

Unexpected

100

When making new friends, what questions might you ask to learn more about them?

What do you like to do for fun? Do you have any hobbies? Do you have any siblings? 

200

Give an example of an introduction

Hello, my name is _____. What is your name? 

200
What skills are associated with active listening?

Nodding your head, asking on-topic questions, eye contact, making on-topic comments

200

When joining a group conversation, is it expected to change topic of conversation suddenly?

No

200

True or false: When you are trying to end a conversation it is expected to walk away without saying goodbye

False

200
True or false: When making new friends we should only talk about ourselves

False

300

Give an example of a greeting

"Hello" "Hi" 

300

Give an example of an on-topic question you might make if a person said "I am going camping this weekend, I am really excited!"

"Where are you camping?" "What are you going to do while you camp?" "Have you been camping before?"

300

Where should you stand when you are joining a group conversation?

Next to the group that is talking

300

Give an example of what you might say when ending a conversation. 

"It was good to see you, I'll talk to you later!"

"I've got to get to class. Bye!"

300

What information is important to learn when we first meet someone?

Their name

400

Give examples of questions you might ask to start a conversation

"How are you?" "How's it going?" "What are you up to?"

400

How might a person feel when you demonstrate active listening? 

Like you are interested in what they are saying, which would make them happy.

400

If two students are talking during a test in school, would that be an expected time to join a group conversation? 

Unexpected

400

How can you end a conversation when you need to leave and the other person is still talking?

"I'm sorry to interrupt, but I have to get to class. Can we finish talking about this later?"
400

What could you do to let someone know you are interested in being their friend? 

Introduce yourself and ask them questions to get to know them better
500

What should you do with your body to show you are ready to start a conversation? 

Eye contact, face the person, smile, shake their hand

500

If someone is texting on their phone while you are talking, are they practicing active listening? 

No

500

Give an example of how you might join this conversation:

"I am going to six flags this weekend!"
"Really? I've always wanted to go."


That's so cool, six flags is a lot of fun. What are you going to do there? 
500

What are some words that mean the same thing as goodbye?

See you later, I'll talk to you later, Bye

500

Give an example of ending a conversation with a person you have just met. 

It was good to meet you, I hope we get to talk again soon!

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