Conversation Skills
What is the first part of conversation?
Greeting (Hello, Hi, Hey )
True or False
Non verbal language is communication besides the actual words we use.
True
True or False.
Rigid thinking is a strong resistance to unexpected changes in routines. Can feel like we are "stuck" and only do things one way.
True
Today is picture day and Camille is wearing a new, white shirt. She drinks a soda on her way to school and trips over a rock and spills on her shirt.
What two words describe how she feels?
What might make this situation better?
Variety of answers.
Grandpa went for a walk, and it started raining. He forgot to bring an umbrella and didn’t have a hat. When he got home, his clothes were soaking wet, but not a hair on his head was wet. How was this possible?
Grandpa's bald.
Demonstrate two ways to initiate or start a conversation.
Ask a question.
Make a positive comment.
What are 3 examples of non verbal language?
Body language - crossing arms, head down, shrugging shoulders, posture
Facial expressions - smile, frowns, grimacing
Personal space -
Tone of voice
True or False.
Rigid thinking is the ability to change or adapt your thoughts and actions to new or changing situations without complaining or having a "melt-down."
False. That is Flexible.
It's late Saturday afternoon and Toby is staring at his phone. Their phone has been quiet all day. Keith said he was going to text and invite Toby over for pizza.
How does Toby feel?
What can Toby do next?
Variety of answers.
What is full of holes but still holds water?
A sponge.
During a conversation, we take turns ______________ and ________________.
Speaking and listening.
What can non verbal language add to a conversation.
Expression, emotions, meaning, mood
Are these examples of flexible or rigid thinking?
Successfully navigating changes in routines or plans.
Flexible
Your friend plays her guitar and sings a new song she wrote. It's the first time she has ever played a song for you. You like the music but could not understand the lyrics, because she didn't sing them clearly. She asks, "What did you think?"
Answer without hurting her feelings.
Variety of answers
What goes up but never comes back down?
Your age.
What are 3 things that show you are actively listening to someone when they are speaking.
1. Looking in their direction.
2. Not talking till they finish.
3. Using gestures (head shakes/ nods).
4. Using "whole body listening"
5. Using personal space boundaries.
Use non verbal language to communicate
"That's a crazy idea!"
Gesture, facial expression
Flexible or Rigid?
Finding multiple ways to solve a problem.
Being open to and considering other people's opinions and points of view.
Flexible
Your friend takes you to see a movie. On the way home your friends says, "Wasn't that hilarious? I laughed all the way through it." You thought the movie was lame and immature and you were bored through most of it. How do you respond to not hurt their feelings?
Variety of answers.
I’m light as a feather, yet the strongest person can’t hold me for five minutes. What am I?
A breath
Pick someone in the group and have conversation about an upcoming school event or holiday.
Start the conversation and keep it going for 1 minute.
Variety of responses.
What kind of space is used during conversations with friends or classmates and what is the expected distance?
Personal space - 1 1/2 to 4 feet.
Describe one example when Rigid thinking is the right option.
Cassie is spending the night at Bhoomi's house. Cassie is a vegetarian. Bhoomi doesn't know this and made a special spaghetti with meat sauce for dinner. Pretend you're Cassie, what do you say?
Variety of answers.
What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?
A promise.