Think about the person
True or false? My peers, family and friends have opinions that are valid even if they are different from my own
True
What are some ways that you can use body language during communication?
Shoulder movements
Head movements
Gestures
All of the above
None of the above
4. All of the Above
You are in a store and cannot find what you are looking for. You go to find a worker but they are all helping other customers.. What should you do?
Raise your hand until a worker calls on you.
Immediately tap a worker on the shoulder and ask your question.
Walk away and look for someone else to help you
Wait patiently until a worker is free and then ask your question
Wait patiently until a worker is free and then ask your question
True or False: it is appropriate to take turns in conversation with others.
True! It is encouraged.
Bob barges into every conversation and talks the entire time. He never notices that other people are talking and that sometimes they are talking about different topics than what he wants to talk about. Is this appropriate?
No
True or false? I can communicate my feelings effectively without the use of gestures and nonverbal communication.
False.
You have been talking about your favorite video game when you see someone looking at their watch and looking away. What does this mean?
They are bored or not interested or they have to leave.
Multiple answers!
When other people are talking, what are some ways to show you’re interested in what they are saying?
Saying "yes, I agree, mhmm"
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Topic of conversation in a group is cats, but you hate cats. What do you do?
Quietly listen, say "I don't love cats, but it's cool that you do."
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True or false?: I should stand at an arm's length away when i am talking with others
True.
Jane is talking to Fred. Jane makes eye contact and never looks away from Fred’s eyes for the whole 3-minute conversation. Fred looks visibly uncomfortable. Why do you think this is?
Too much eye contact
You overhear a group of people talking about your favorite game to play. You would like to join their conversation. What are some ways you could do this with your words?
Hello. My name is ____ and I love that game too!
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You have never met Judy before. She is telling you that the best show on tv is Grey’s Anatomy. You disagree with her. What do you say to her?
"I am not a fan of Grey's Anatomy. I like _____.", "That's cool. Why do you like Grey's Anatomy?"
Multiple Answers!
Teddy is standing in a group He has his arms crossed and his head is facing down. Is he interested in the conversation?
No
Someone is smiling at you and nodding their head. What are they thinking about you?
They are enjoying the conversation, they like you, etc.
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A peer is talking to you about they favorite things to do. He tells you that he likes to play with his dog in his free time. What would an appropriate comment to respond with?
What is your dog's name? What kind of dog do you have? How old is your dog?
Multiple Answers!
Mike and Sam are talking and Sam begins to cry. What could be 2 reasons that Sam is crying?
Multiple Answers!
A family member just got back from a vacation. He is very excited about his trip and wants to tell you all about it. How can you show you are interested in his stories without interrupting him?
Nod your head, make eye contact, etc.
Multiple answers!
You see a group of people at the ice cream store talking and laughing. You have a question about your math homework and you know one of the people in the group is very good at math. What should you do?
This is not the time for math, they are in a social setting.
One of your peers, Alex, tells Cathy that he is moving next year. What are some questions that Cathy could ask Alex after learning this?
Where are you moving? Why are you moving? Are you excited?
Multiple answers!