Conversation Skills
This is something you can ask about to start a conversation, when you are familiar with the person and have some background information about what they like.
What is a person's interests?
You should follow this conversation rule to show that you are interested in the topic that someone is talking about. If you don't follow this rule, people might think you are rude or self-centered.
What "stay on topic"?
This is a skill that you use during conversations to SHOW that you are listening and can include nodding or smiling.
What is active listening?
Talking to someone while looking down or around the room means that you are not using this important social skill?
What is making eye contact
This is a conversation rule you should always follow if you don't want people to think you're taking over the whole conversation.
What is taking turns talking?
When someone is talking and you show that you are listening by saying comments like, "same! cool or wow" you are using this conversation skill.
What is active listening?
When you start a conversation by asking someone "What did you do last week", you are asking a question about the____.
What is the past?
Make sure you do this before starting any conversation!!!!
What is say hello or introduce yourself?