Facing toward someone who is talking to you shows that you are _______________.
Interested or not paying attention
If I said: "I had the worst headache last night. I barely got any sleep." How would you respond showing active listening?
I'm sorry you weren't feeling well. Are you feeling any better today?
Looking around or at the floor shows that you are _____________.
Disinterested or not paying attention
Fidgeting with your clothes shows the speaker that you are _____________.
Disinterested or not paying attention
What is a "topic radar"?
The Topic Radar helps us think about what other people are interested in. We use this information to select a topic of conversation that would interest them.
Show an example of body language that shows you are paying attention.
Good posture Facing Speaker Eye Contact Any reasonable example
Why is it important to listen when other friends is talking?
It shows you care. Sometimes you have to listen to others talk about something you don't really like or care about. There will be times your friend does this for you, also.
Give an example of a conversation starter you could use during lunch.
"What did you do at recess?"
Is it appropriate to interrupt when other's are talking. Why or why not?
No. It is not respectful/is rude.
What are some ways you can tell the other person is ready to end the conversation?
when they say things like , "Well it was good talking to you", "Have fun", looking at the clock, yawning, not giving eye contact