Starting Conversation
Name one greeting you can use to start a conversation
Hi
Hello
Hey
How are you?
How's it going?
True or False:
Others will know we are ready to join a conversation when we stare at them?
False
What does it mean to maintain a conversation?
To keep the conversation going
True or False:
Walking away from someone without saying anything is an appropriate way to end a conversation?
False
Greet one of your peers and ask them a question.
Ex. Hello... How are you today?
Why is it important to start conversation with others?
To meet new people, to get to know others, to make friends, to ask a question
Give an example of an inappropriate way to join a conversation
Touching others, making an off-topic comment, interrupting
Give an example of a way to maintain conversation
Asking questions, responding to questions, talking about interests
Give an example of an appropriate way to end a conversation
See you later, talk to you later, bye
Why is it important to maintain eye contact with the person you are speaking to?
To show them we are listening, to be respectful
Give an example of a way you could start a conversation with someone you have never met
Hi, my name is ______, what's your name?
Give an appropriate example of how to join a conversation
Hey guys, what are you talking about?
How can I tell if the person I am talking to is NOT interested in what I am talking about?
They are doing something else when I am talking or it looks like they are not paying attention.
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 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?
To not dominate the conversation and allow everyone to have a turn to talk
True or False:
It's appropriate to walk up to a group of people and talk about something different than what they were originally talking about.
False.
If people are not paying attention to what you are speaking about, what could you do?
Gain their attention by using their name or asking if they heard you.
Fill in the blank:
During conversation, we should take ________, so we are not the only one talking and not interrupting others.
turns
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', running late.
If you no longer want to talk about what a group of people are talking about, is it appropriate to change the subject completely?
No. How could you handle this situation?
True or False
It is appropriate to begin talking without first getting the attention of the people you are talking to.
False. What should you do?
At a party, you hear two aquaintances near you talking about your favorite video game. Give an example of how you could join the conversation
Hey, I like to play that game too! What's your favorite part of the game?
Imagine one of your friends came over and says, "hey have you ever played Minecraft?". How could you respond to maintain the conversation?
Yeah, I have. What level are you on?
No, I haven't. How do you play the game?
True or False:
You can end a conversation by saying "this is boring" and walking away
False. What can you say instead?
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?