Starting Conversation
What is one thing you can say to start a conversation with someone?
Hi!
Hello!
How are you?
True or False:
Is it okay to cut a friend off who is talking too much and say you are talking too much, and I need to go.
Yes or No
No.
What should we do or say?
Is there anything else I can help you with?
True or False:
Cutting someone off is an appropriate way to end a conversation.
False.
-Always interject with an apology of some sort and then ask them if there's any other questions they had before you guys end the call
When I give conversational cues it shows others that I:
a) am paying attention
b) am trying to figure out what's in their teeth
c) don't care what they're saying
a) am paying attention
Common Conversational Cues
- I see what you mean
-I hear what you're saying
- I understand what you mean
Shorter Cues
- Mmmm
- Wow - Okay - Right
Johnny: "This weekend, it snowed so I went sledding!"
Ask Johnny a QUESTION to keep the conversation going.
Examples:
"Where did you go sledding?"
"Did you have fun?"
"Was it cold out?"
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
According to the video about connecting with others, Why is it important to start conversation with others?
To meet new people, to get to know others, to make friends, to get to know other walks of life
Daily Double
Give an example of an inappropriate way to take control of a call when someone is overly talkative?
Examples:
- Talking over them
- Changing the subject
- Disregarding what they said
Give an example of an appropriate way to end a conversation.
Examples:
See you later, talk to you later, bye
What can I do to show my instructor I am listening when he or she is talking?
a) go on my laptop
b) look at my instructor
c) talk to other students
b) look at my instructor
Davonte: "My family is going to Haiti for Spring Break."
Make a COMMENT or ask a QUESTION to keep the conversation going.
Examples:
"I've never been to Haiti."
"I am going to New York City for a day during Spring Break."
"What is Haiti like?"
"Have you ever been there before?"
Give an example of a way you could start a conversation with someone you have never met
Examples:
Hi, my name is '____', how are you?
If you want to sound conversational while greeting others, what can you say other than, "how are you doing today?"
-Are you having a good day so far?
- Are you having an awesome day so far?
- How are you feeling today?
- How's everything with you today?
- How is your day going so far?
If you are in a conversation with someone and begin to have a computer or internet issue, how can you keep the conversation going while you fix the issue
I am sorry about this internet issue. I will try to resolve it quickly!
Why is it important that we take turns in conversation?
So everyone gets a chance to talk.
Mia: "My grandmother is sick."
Make a COMMENT to keep the conversation going.
Examples:
"I'm sorry to hear that."
"I hope she gets better soon!"
"Aww, poor thing."
If the session is talking about math, should you share about the movie you saw this weekend? Why or why not?
No.
It is not on topic.
True or False: It's okay to politely interrupt a very talkative person in order to help the conversation progress.
True.
There are some people that will go on forever if you let them. It's better to "Interject" the conversation to maintain control of the call as long as you make it clear that you don't mean to be rude. It's okay to talk about the, "elephant in the room"
- Well I wish I didn't have to go, but it's been great speaking with you
- I don't mean to interject I just needed to confirm this information with you so we can get started
- Forgive me for interjecting, but I wanted to make sure I give you all the information you'll need
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
Imagine you are in a conversation, a friend is going on and on, How can you end the conversation?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!
If you're making small talk, what should the topic be about?
a) Whatever I make up at that moment
b) Weather, immediate environment, shared interests
c) personal information about you or your family
b) Weather, immediate environment, shared interests
Eduardo: "Last night, we ordered pizza from my favorite restaurant."
Ask Eduardo a QUESTION to keep the conversation going.
Examples:
"Where did you order it from?"
"What kind of pizza did you get?"
"Was there any left over?"
Imagine you're speaking to someone and you don't remember their name. How can you start the conversation with them?
Hi, my name is ______.
May I have your name please?
Remind me of your name?
You're mentions a hobby or something else you enjoy and it sparks a conversation. Give an example of how you could gain control of this conversation
-Opps looks like we got a little bit sidetracked
-It's so nice that we like the same thing
- That's awesome! Continue to ask a follow up question
True or False:
You can end a conversation by saying, "This is boring. I have to go."
False.
If someone says something to you during conversation, but you can't hear what they said, what can you say?
Always tell them exactly why you can't hear them.
(you were speaking too softly, we lost connection, that message wasn't clear)
Lily: "I don't feel well today."
Make a COMMENT or asking a QUESTION to keep the conversation going.
Examples:
"Sorry to hear that."
"I hope you feel better soon."
"Oh no, that's no fun,"