Starting Conversations
What's one good way to start a conversation with someone new?
ask a friendly question, ask them about their day, give them a compliment, etc.
What is an "I" statement?
A way to express YOUR feelings and emotions with others (ex. "I feel upset when....")
a limit you set that ensures you feel respected and safe
what's one way to calm down during a heated argument
take a break, deep breathing, pause for a moment
whats one quality of a good teammate
True or False: Only talking about yourself is a good way to engage others in conversation
False - conversations should be 2-ways with both people contributing
what does being an active listener mean?
paying attention, showing interest, responding to the other person, being thoughtful in responses
give an example of a healthy boundary with a friend
saying no when you are uncomfortable
someone feels nervous in a group, what's something they could do to feel more comfortable
focus on one person, use grounding techniques (focus on the moment), remind yourself it's okay to be quiet, take a break for a moment
how can you handle disagreements within a group?
discuss calmly, listen to everyone, try to find comprimise
What's one nonverbal sign that you're open to talking to someone?
eye contact, smiling, open posture, etc.
You disagree with a friend. What's a respectful way to handle it?
stay calm, express your opinion kindly, try to find a comprimise.
What do you do if someone sets a boundary with you
respect it, don't take it personally, communicate if needed
Whats one physical sensation you get when you feel upset?
heart racing, tense muscles, clenched firsts
what's one way to take turns in a group setting
let others talk or share before responding, ask others their thoughts, etc.
Give an example of a closed-ended question
what does body language show others?
shows others how you are feeling during an interaction - if you open, closed off, nervous, angry, calm, etc.
True or False: Setting boundaries can be selfish
False - it is healthy and respectful to yourself and others
whats one healthy way to express sadness or frustration
talking to someone you trust, journaling, use coping skills you like
you are working on a project and someone isnt helping. What could you do?
ask them nicely to get involved, divide tasks fairly, open communication.
You meet someone at a group activity. What is a good starting topic to talk about?
shared interests, the activity itself, hobbies, community events, other shared topics
why is tone of voice important in communication?
it affects how your message is received - ex. raised tone of voice seems angry while quiet tone of voice seems shy
What is one way you may know if your boundary is being crossed?
you feel uncomfortable, anxious, unsafe, or disrespected
why is emotional trust important in relationships
improves communication, builds trust, safe to be yourself, etc.
why is teamwork important in daily life
helps achieve goals, builds connections, reduces stress