Say the following statement using sarcasm, "Well that was interesting."
eye roll; change in tone of voice; emphasis on the word "that".
Say hello, smile, ask a question, shake hands, wave, make eye contact
Ask, "What's wrong?"
Say, "You look upset."
Ask, "Can I help you with something?"
Ask, "Is everything OK?"
Head: angled to the side
Mouth: twisted, lips together
Eyes: squinting
Define sarcasm. Give an example.
statement that means the opposite of what was said; can be used in a humorous way; can also be hurtful
Say you have to go, say you'll see them later, look at your watch
"That doesn't sound that bad," "You complain too much," or "Just get over it."
Names ways to know when someone is ready to start a conversation
eye contact; body facing you; looking in your direction
Using a bridge statement like: "Oh, that reminds me ..."
Using a comment to bridge: When talking about coffee, you say, "I like coffee, but I love coffee ice cream." Then continue talking about ice cream.