Tone & Expression
Say "okay" like you're happy
Smile, upbeat tone, open body language.
What’s something you can say to start a conversation at lunch?
“Hey, what are you eating today?” / “How’s your day going?”
Act out “feeling excited” without using words.
Smiling, jumping, waving hands, wide eyes, fast movements.
Say "okay" like you're angry
Frown, loud or sharp tone, crossed arms.
What’s a good follow-up question if someone says, “I watched a new movie last night”?
“Oh cool, what movie was it?” / “Did you like it?”
Show how you’d greet a friend you haven’t seen in a while.
Waving, smiling, saying “Hey! How are you?” with friendly tone.
What does it mean when someone rolls their eyes while saying "fine"?
They’re probably annoyed, upset, or not really fine.
What can you do if someone doesn’t seem interested in talking?
Give them space, change the topic, or end the convo politely (“Okay, talk later!”).
Act out being bored in class (no words).
Slouching, yawning, looking away, tapping pencil, sighing.
Act out two ways to say “I’m sorry” — one sincere, one not.
Sincere: calm tone, eye contact, gentle voice. Not sincere: eye roll, sarcastic tone.
How can you join a group conversation that’s already started?
Listen first, wait for a pause, then add something related (“That happened to me too!”).
Show how to get someone’s attention politely.
Tap shoulder gently, say “Excuse me,” or wave slightly and make eye contact.