Starting A Conversation
What is something you can say to start a conversation?
Hello/How are you?
When you join a group of people who are talking, how should you walk up to the group? a) quietly b) ask what they are talking about c) tell a joke
Quietly
Someone may feel like you are not listening or don't care about what they are saying if you a) laugh at something funny they say b) change the subject without warning c) nod your head
Change the subject without warning.
What is something you should not do when you need to end a conversation?
Just walk away.
When someone looks at you in the eyes, turns to face you and smiles at you, does this mean they are interested in talking to you, or not interested?
Interested
What are the two roles in a conversation?
Speaker and Listener
In order to know what the person is talking about, you have to do this?
Listen
When you want to find out more information about something in the conversation, you do this ?
Ask a question.
What is something you can say to a person when you need to leave a conversation?
I've got to get going!
Nice chatting with you!
When someone does not want to talk to you, what cue might they give you? a) look you in the eyes b) ask you question c) ignore you
Ignore you
When you are talking to someone, what you should do with your body?
Face the person.
An example of how you can let someone know you are listening is: a) shake your head b) blink your eyes at them c) ask a question
Ask a question.
You don't have to always ask a question, you can make this, which is a statement about the topic.
Comment
What is a hand gesture you can do when you need to leave a conversation?
Wave
If you have a look on your face that is telling the listener you don't understand them, what does the look on your face tell them?
You're confused
Where should your eyes be most of the time during a conversation?
Looking at the other persons eyes
Something you can say to show you are listening to someone telling you about their vacation to Italy 1) "wow - that sounds really cool" 2) "do we have any homework in math?" 3) "I once went to the beach"
"wow- that sounds really cool"
It is a good idea to be thinking about what you are going to say next when someone is speaking to you. True/False
False! You should be actively listening
You should not do this while people are talking.
Interrupt them
When someone you are talking to begins to do their work, are they interested or disinterested?
Disinterested
How far apart should you stand from someone when you are starting a conversation with them?
At an arm's length/ or avoiding their personal space
What is the term for the kind of listening that requires either asking a question, making a comment, or repeating what you heard.
Active listening
In a conversation, be sure to do this so you are not the one talking all of the time and hogging the conversation?
Take turns
This is when people in the conversation stop talking. This will be a good time to say, "I've got to go, or good-bye."
Pause
These are what people watch for on a person's face so they will know what to do and what to say?
Cues