Body Language
What body language should you use to look confident?
Stand up straight with your eyes looking forward. Take a deep breath.
How do you know when you can add a comment to a conversation?
When there is a pause - an opening to jump in.
When you are in a group, where should your body be facing when there is a conversation?
Your body should be facing the speaker.
I love your shoes, they are so cool!
Say it. It's a compliment
A classmate mentions that he is super excited for this weekend. What could you say to drive the conversation?
Lots of different things!
What are you doing?
What's so exciting?
Are you going somewhere?
What would you assume if your friend kept looking at the clock while you were talking?
I would assume that I am talking too long or he needs to go somewhere.
If you just joined a group talking about their favorite football teams, what might you say?
You could add a comment about one of the teams they are talking about or you could mention your favorite team.
How does a speaker know you are listening?
You should be looking at the speaker and your body should be facing them. You might nod your head or make short comments.
You smell gross.
Think it. It's an insult. It will hurt that person's feelings.
Someone compliments your shirt and says they really like that band too! What can you say to drive the conversation?
Thanks! Have you ever seen...? What's your favorite song? I love the...
What does it mean if your friend is tapping their food?
They are waiting for me, or something/ someone else
What would you say if you were talking and someone interrupted you to start a whole new topic?
There are many ways you can respond. If you don't mind moving to another topic, just go with the flow. Does anyone else want to hear the rest of what you were saying? If everyone shifted, let it go :)
When do you know it's your turn to make a comment?
When there is a pause in the conversation.
I hope I don't have to sit next to her.
Think it. It's an insult.
What should you say when someone gives you a compliment?
Smile, say "Thank you." Tell them something about it, or notice if it might be something you have in common.
What could it mean when someone is rolling their eyes at you?
It might mean:
Yeah, right.
That's unbelievable.
Whatever.
If your friend is talking about a singer that you hate, should you say that?
A nicer way to interact would be just to acknowledge what they are saying but you don't need to say you hate that singer.
Why should you not be looking at your cell phone when in a group conversation?
Because it looks like you are not listening. (You probably aren't if you are on your cell phone.)
I really like hanging out with you. This is fun.
Say it. People like to hear that others enjoy being with them. Wouldn't you?
Someone comes up to you in the hallway and asks if you heard what happened in the cafeteria today. What can you say to drive the conversation?
No, what happened?
Then respond with another comment, or reaction (gasp, facial expression).
What might you assume when sitting in a group and one person has her arms crossed and she's looking the other way?
It might mean that she is uncomfortable with the conversation or with the group.
What could you say or do to include a quiet friend in a group conversation?
You could turn to that friend and say 'what do you think?' This always him an opportunity to speak.
What could you do if it looks like no one is listening while you are talking?
Stop and read the situation. Maybe you were talking too much or too long and the others lost interest.
Please don't touch that. It's sharp and dangerous.
Say it. If it's a safety issue, you should say it so they don't get hurt.
Someone says, I love pizza. What can you say to drive the conversation?
What is your favorite pizzeria? Have you been to ____.? What do you think about those pizza wraps?
Lot's of things to say!