Starting Conversation
What is one thing you can say to start a conversation with someone?
Hi!
Hello!
How are you?
True or False:
If we want to join a conversation two people are having, we should stare at them until they let us talk.
False.
BONUS: What should you do?
True or False:
Walking away from someone without saying anything is an appropriate way to end a conversation.
False.
BONUS: What's an example of the right way to end a conversation?
When I look at someone when they are speaking, it shows that I:
a) am paying attention
b) am trying to figure out what's in their teeth
c) don't care what they're saying
a) am paying attention
Johnny: "This weekend, it snowed so I went sledding!"
Ask Johnny a QUESTION to keep the conversation going.
Examples:
"Where did you go sledding?"
"Did you have fun?"
"Was it cold out?"
Why is it important to start conversation with others?
To meet new people, to get to know others, to make friends
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
Give an example of an inappropriate way to join a conversation.
Examples:
Touching others, making an off-topic comment, interrupting
Give an example of an appropriate way to end a conversation.
Examples:
See you later, talk to you later, bye
What can I do to show communication partner I am listening when he or she is talking?
a) go on my laptop
b) look at my instructor
c) talk to other people around me
b) look at my communication partner
Davonte: "My family is going to Haiti for Spring Break."
Make a COMMENT or ask a QUESTION to keep the conversation going.
Examples:
"I've never been to Haiti."
"I am going to New York City for a day during Spring Break."
"What is Haiti like?"
"Have you ever been there before?"
Give an example of a way you could start a conversation with someone you have never met
Examples:
Hi, my name is '____', how are you?
If you want to join a conversation, what can you say?
Hey guys, what are you talking about?
If you are in a conversation with someone and realize you need to use the restroom, how can you appropriately end the conversation?
Excuse me, I have to use the restroom.
I just have to run to the restroom, I'll be right back.
Would you excuse me for a minute?
Why is it important that we take turns in conversation?
So everyone gets a chance to talk.
Mia: "My grandmother is sick."
Make a COMMENT to keep the conversation going.
Examples:
"I'm sorry to hear that."
"I hope she gets better soon!"
"Let me know if there is anything I can do."
Imagine it is your first day back to WORK and you are STANDING next to someone that you do not know. How can you start the conversation with them?
Hi, how are you today?
Do you work here too?
We've never met. My name's _______. What's yours?
You're standing in the line waiting to get your groceries at the grocery store and you hear two people in front of you talking about your favorite song. Give an example of how you could join the conversation.
Excuse me, I couldn't help but overhear you talking about my favorite song.
Do you also like_____________?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
Imagine you are in a conversation, then realize you are running late and need to go. How can you end the conversation?
I'm so sorry, I lost track of time. I have to get going.
I'm sorry, can we continue this conversation later, I'm running late.
If you are talking to someone, which way should your body be facing?
a) the opposite direction
b) someone else in the room
c) the person you're talking to
c) the person you're talking to
Eduardo: "Last night, we ordered pizza from my favorite restaurant."
Ask Eduardo a QUESTION to keep the conversation going.
Examples:
"Where did you order it from?"
"What kind of pizza did you get?"
"Was there any left over?"
If someone says something to you during conversation, but you can't hear what they said, what can you say?
I'm sorry, can you repeat that?
I'm sorry, I didn't hear that, can you say it again?
Lily: "I don't feel well today."
Make a COMMENT or asking a QUESTION to keep the conversation going.
Examples:
"Sorry to hear that."
"I hope you feel better soon."
"Is there anything I can do to help?"