Conversation Skills
This skill involves asking things like "WHAT did you do this weekend? WHERE are you from? WHO is your favorite singer?" instead of questions with yes/no answers.
Asking WH/follow-up questions
This type of nonverbal communication involves movements of the hands, like waving or pointing.
Gestures
A student is smiling and laughing while talking to friends at lunch. You assume they are feeling this emotion.
Happy
What tool can you use to keep track of assignments and deadlines?
A planner, a calendar, a to-do list, or setting reminders
“Hakuna Matata” comes from this movie
Lion King
This skill means you wait for your turn instead of cutting someone off/interrupting them while they're talking.
Conversational turn-taking
Crossing your arms, slouching, or standing tall are all examples of this type of nonverbal communication
Body language
Your friend is quiet and looking down after failing a test. Should you
A) Tell them what you got on the test
B) Give them a pat on the back and say that you are here for them
C) Say “yikes” when you see their grade
B) Give them a pat on the back and say that you are here for them
You keep forgetting assignments even though you write them down. What could you change in your system?
Check your planner daily or set alarms/reminders
She has a pet tiger named Rajah
Jasmine
This listening skill includes nodding, making eye contact, and saying things like "I see" to show you're engaged.
Active listening
Standing very close to someone you don’t know might make them feel this way
Uncomfortable
You tell a joke that you think is funny, but someone looks uncomfortable. What should you do?
Ask them if you said something that made them upset and apologize
If your roommate is distracting you while you’re studying, how could you solve the problem?
Communicate your needs (ask for quiet time), change environments (library, study room), or use headphones
This character sings Popular
Glinda
This skill helps keep conversations going by connecting what someone said to your own experience, like saying "That reminds me of..."
Making a comment
Act it out-
You see your friend across the room and want to say hello
Wave hello
Maybe wave them over
Someone texts you “No yeah, go hang out with them. It’s whatever.” What do you think the person who sent that text is feeling
They might feel left out or hurt
You go grocery shopping but realize you’re over budget. How can you adjust?
Remove non-essential items, choose cheaper options, or stick to a prioritized list
This 2025 Netflix movie is very popular and has a group called the Saja Boys
K Pop Demon Hunters
This skill is used when you do NOT agree with someone but still communicate your opinion in a respectful way.
Disagreeing respectfully/sharing opinion
Act it out-
You are confused and don’t understand
Confused facial expression
Text message
A: Hey Cheryl is looking for you
B: Yeah I know
A: She said she apologized
B: Well she didn't say anything to me
B: Tell her that I just can’t with her anymore
What do we think is happening in this scenario
Person A is relaying a message to their friend from Cheryl. Person B seems to have gotten in a fight or argument with Cheryl and is upset with her
You have 20 minutes of free time before your next class? Which of these options would be the best option to fill that free time?
A. Watch a 2 hour movie
B. Eat a snack
C. Scroll on your phone without checking the time
B. Eat a snack
This band has a song titled 'Boyfriend'
Big Time Rush