Make a comment
My dog just passed away.
**Something that expresses sympathy or empathy
I had so much fun last weekend!
**example: What did you do?
What should you do first in a conversation?
Greet the other person
Where do your eyes need to be during a conversation?
Making eye contact with the person you are taking with.
I went to Disneyland on Sunday and I loved it!
**Something that expresses excitement.
I hope I get the role in the play.
*example: What role did you audition for?
How do you end a conversation?
What does your body need to be doing during a conversation?
Facing the talking partner.
I have so much homework to do tonight.
**Something that expresses sympathy or that you understand what that's like.
I can't wait for recess.
Who can you have conversations with?
Examples: friends, acquaintances, teachers, parents, etc.
What does your body and eyes need to do in a conversation with more than one other talking partner?
Switch facing your body to various people in the conversation.
I hate when my parents tell me to do my homework!
**Something that expresses empathy like "Me too" or "Ugh I understand"
I'm feeling sad.
How do you join a conversation that is already happening?
Wait until there is a pause then ask a question or make a comment that is on topic.
How can you tell if someone does not want to be a part of the conversation any more?
They may not be looking at you or be looking at their watch or moving their body away from you.
I love the new Spiderman movie!
**examples, "Me too!" or "I want to see that movie!"
I love Halloween, it's my favorite holiday.
**example: "Why is it your favorite?" or "what are you planning on being for halloween this year?"
What does on topic mean?
Staying on topic is talking about the subject that the conversation is about.
How can you tell if your talking partner doesn't want to talk about what you're talking about?
They might be looking away or trying to talk about something else.