Small Talk and Conversation
What is an appropriate way to start a conversation with a new person?
1. Saying "Hi", and your name
A thumbs up gesture usually means...
Good!
If you spill a drink, the best thing to do is ____.
Clean it up
A friend is someone who is ____.
Kind or Nice
The sport played in the Super Bowl is ____.
Football
Name a good follow-up question to ask someone about their weekend.
When someone avoids eye contact and turns their body away from you, they may be feeling this _________.
Sad, annoyed, upset.
If you are in the store and are unable to find something, what should you do?
Ask a worker for help
If a friend is feeling sad, you can ____.
Are you okay?
The colors on the American flag are ____, ____, and ____.
Red, white, and blue
How do you know when the conversation is over?
Someone uses a conversation stopper, walks away, gets on the phone.
If a friend is crossing their arms and speaking in a short, tense tone, they may be feeling ____.
Mad/Upset
If a friend wants to play a different game than you, you can ____.
Take turns or pick a new game together
If someone doesn’t want a hug, you can ____.
Give a high five, space, fist bump.
This video game features characters named Mario and Luigi.
Super Mario Brothers
How can you make someone know they are enjoying the conversation?
Smiling, nodding head, answering questions.
When someone shrugs their shoulders, it usually means this _________________.
I don't know
If someone is talking too loudly and it bothers you, a polite way to ask them to stop is ____.
Can you please talk quieter?
If a friend doesn’t answer your text right away, you should ____.
Wait and give them time.
The country known for inventing pizza is ____.
Italy
Name three appropriate small talk topics you could use when meeting someone new.
1. How are you?
2. Weather
3. Work
(ETC.)
If a person is standing very close to you and you feel uncomfortable, you can do this.
Move back
If a game isn’t going the way you want, a good way to stay calm is ____.
If a friend cancels plans, a good way to respond is ____.
No problem, let's reschedule!
The Olympic Games happen every ____ years.
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