Facing toward someone who is talking to you shows that you are _______________.\
Interested
If I said: "I had the worst headache last night. I barely got any sleep." How would you respond showing active listening?
Any reasonable answer.
Appropriate or Inappropriate Kenny is talking to his friend about baseball; however, his friend does not like baseball.
Inappropriate
What is a conversation starter?
A phrase or question that begins a conversation.
What is an example of a parting?
See you later. Talk to you later. Peace out. Goodbye. Any reasonable answer.
Looking around or at the floor shows that you are _____________.
Disinterested
How do you know if it is your turn to speak?
The other person looks at you, isn't speaking anymore, they ask a question, or there is a pause.
George sees that a person in Game Stop is selling back a game they want to play. George casually asks the person "Did you like that game?"
Appropriate
What is a follow up question?
A follow up question "follows" the conversation starter in order to keep the conversation going on the same topic.
Give a tip for ending a conversation.
Any reasonable answer.
Sara puts her hand on Tiffany's stomach and says "Are you having a baby!?"
Inappropriate
Give an example of a conversation starter.
Any reasonable answer (Typical Conversation starters are unacceptable)
Why is it important for you to end a conversation appropriately?
Any reasonable answer.
Show an example of interested body language.
Good posture Facing Speaker Eye Contact Any reasonable example
You are a party and see someone cute you want to talk to. You walk up to them and ask for their phone number and address.
Inappropriate
Give an example of a conversation starter.
Any reasonable answer (Typical conversation starters are unacceptable.)
A conversation you are having fizzles out and now there is an awkward pause. How to do end the conversation or start a new one about something else.
Any reasonable answer.
Give an example of disinterested body language.
Looking away Slouching Turning away Fidgeting Any reasonable example
A coworker is wearing a shirt from a band you really like. You say "The band on your shirt is my favorite. Where did you get it?"
Appropriate
Give an example of a follow up question for this conversation starter. Did you see the movie Avatar?
What was your favorite part? Who was your favorite character? Did you like the ending? Any reasonable answer.
Give a tip for ending a conversation appropriately.
Any reasonable answer.