Starting Conversation
How can you politely start a conversation with someone you don't know well?
You can initiate by saying, "Hi, I'm [Your Name]. How's your day going?" or "Hey there, I noticed [something about the environment or situation]. What do you think about it?"
How do you politely end a conversation when you realize the other person is not that interested?
You can say, "It's been nice talking. I have to get going. Let's talk again later!"
How can you respectfully disagree with someone during a conversation?
You can say, "I understand your perspective, but I see it differently because..." or "I appreciate your viewpoint, although I have a different opinion because..."
Joy: "This weekend, it rained so hard so I just stayed home"
Ask Joy a QUESTION to keep the conversation going.
Examples:
"that sounds really nice actually. What do you like to do when when you have some free time"
"Did you miss out on any plans you had?"
Start a small talk convo about the weather
answers will vary
"man it rained so hard this morning"
"i was freezing today"
"so psyched the sun is finally out"
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Why is it important to start conversation with others?
To meet new people, to get to know others, to make friends
Give an example of an appropriate way to end a conversation.
Examples:
See you later, talk to you later, bye
What should you do if you accidentally interrupt someone while they're speaking?
You can apologize and say, "Sorry for interrupting. Please continue," or "I apologize for cutting you off. What were you saying?"
Matt: "My family is going to Japan for the winter break."
Make a COMMENT or ask a QUESTION to keep the conversation going.
Examples:
"I've never been to Japan. Are there some things you are looking forward to seeing?"
"Nice! Have you ever been there before?"
"I love Japan! My favorite city is Kyoto. Have you been there?"
Start a conversation about Taiwan.
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What are 3 'safe' topics to start a conversation with peers?
You can talk about shared interests, recent movies or TV shows, upcoming events, or even ask about their hobbies or favorite music.
How do you politely end a conversation at a social event when you are expected to talk with other people too?
You can say, "It's been great chatting up with you. I'm going to go touch base with a few others, but I'd love to talk more later"
How can you show active listening during a conversation?
You can nod your head to show you're listening, maintain eye contact, and ask follow-up questions related to what the other person is saying to demonstrate your interest.
Mia: "My daughter/son 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."
Start a conversation about plans for vacation.
Got any plans this summer?
Going on any trips this summer?
Working anywhere this summer?
I need to find a job for summer.
Is it okay to start a conversation with a compliment?
Yes, but make sure it's sincere and appropriate. For example, you could say, "I really like your shirt. Where did you get it?"
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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.
How do you handle awkward silences during a conversation?
You can use open-ended questions to keep the conversation flowing, share a relevant anecdote, or simply acknowledge the silence with a light-hearted comment like, "Well, this got quiet all of a sudden!"
Eduardo: "Last night, we tried a new restaurant."
Ask Eduardo a QUESTION to keep the conversation going.
Examples:
"How was it?"
"Would you recommend it?"
"What dishes did you try?"
Start a conversation with a compliment.
I like those shoes, where'd you get them
Way to go getting an A on the quiz
Your lunch looks good, what is it
How can you initiate a conversation with someone you've never met before at a social event?
Approach them with a friendly smile and make an observation about a commonality (It's so hot in here!). You can always try smiling and introducing yourself.
How can you respectfully end a conversation when you need to focus on something important?
You can say, "I'm sorry to cut this short, but I have to concentrate on [specific task]. Let's talk again when I'm done."
How can you respectfully disagree with someone during a conversation?
You can say, "I understand your perspective, but I see it differently because..." or "I appreciate your viewpoint, although I have a different opinion because..."
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?"
Start a conversation with someone sitting next to you at a university partner event.
Answers will vary