Types of Friends
Describe your closest friend and what it is about them that you value.
Who is..?
(with details about character/qualities).
What is one way to start a conversation with someone you know (either a friend or acquaintance)?
'hi, how are you?', 'how was your weekend', etc...
Is a job interview a formal or informal setting?
What is formal?
You see an acquaintance at Target. What do you do?
What is wave or say 'hello' or 'nice to see you'?
One goal you have for yourself this summer.
What is?
something logical related to a summer goal.
What are close friends?
Talk about eye contact and listening and how these can support a good conversation.
What is ?:
- ensure you and your partner are facing and occasionally, making eye contact
- all participants should engage in active listening, so they can follow and participate in the conversation
What is appropriate clothing/attire for a job interview?
What is a nice shirt and pants, skirt or dress with clean shoes? -Avoiding tennis shoes, wrinkles and worn clothing.
You have plans to meet a friend at the movies at 2:00, but are running 15 minutes late. What do you do?
What is?
- something logical related to something about the group.
These are kids or young adults who live near you and who you interact and/or play with often or kids that are children of your parent's friends who you see when your parents get together.
What are family or neighborhood friends?
What are some considerations before going on a job interview?
- any logical answer related to preparing for an interview.
Something you learned in this group that will be helpful in the future.
What is?
- something taught in this group.
This type of friend includes people that you make a special effort to talk to at school or at different after school activities, like a sports team, swim or music lessons. (hint: these people are more than just acquaintances).
What is a school or activity friend?
In conversations, what does it mean to maintain a topic?
Maintaining a topic means to make comments or ask questions that keep the current topic going.
What type of written communication or written forms should you bring to a job interview?
What is an application and/or resume?
A compliment you can give another group member?
What is?
- a kind comment/compliment for another group member?
These people are potential friends. These are people who you have met one time or recognize around school or places you go, like activities, sports or church.
What is an acquaintance?
What is a follow-up question in a conversation?
What is a question that is related to the topic that adds to or extends the conversation?
After a job interview, what steps are appropriate for following-up on your application (i.e. what can you do to determine whether you have gotten the job?)?
What is ending the interview by asking when they will be making a decision and how you can follow-up?
- other logical response.
You have two very close friends, Scott and Dan. Scott and Dan have gotten into a fight and are no longer speaking to each other. The three of you have plans for dinner later in the week, what do you do?
- encourage them both to come, so they can work out their differences.
- cancel and let Scott and Dan address their problems on their own.
- other logical solution
(hint: might be a familiar word spelt backwards)
What is Dneirf?