Privacy Circles
I am an acquaintance. Which circle am I in?
Yellow
Yawning while your talking. What am I saying?
I am bored
Shows you are paying attention and that you agree or disagree
Nodding
Sharing personal information with a stranger
NOT appropriate
When having a conversation with someone, the most important thing is to make sure you have said everything you want to say. True or false?
FALSE. You should take turns in conversation and make sure you give the other person plenty of chances to talk.
I am your friend from school. Which circle am I in?
Green circle
Nodding head and smiling while listening.
I am interested and engaged in what you are saying.
Looking at the person you are speaking to
Eye contact
Talking about the weather with an acquaintance
Appropriate
Making comments like: “Cool.” “Wow.” “Then what happened?” “Uh huh.” “Really.” “I know what that feels like.” shows that you are interested in what the other person is saying. True or false.
True!
I am a stranger. Which circle am I in?
Red circle
Crossing arms and rolling eyes.
I am annoyed.
Maintain the right physical distance from the other person.
Space
Saying hi to someone who you are seeing for the first time that day.
Appropriate
There is a pause in conversation. What could you do to keep the conversation going?
Change the topic.
•By linking the new topic to the old topic if possible. Use words like:
•“Speaking of …” (“Speaking of food, I had the best lunch yesterday!”)
•“By the way…” (“By the way, I saw Dave last week.”)
•“That reminds me…” (“That reminds me. Did you finish the book yet?”
I am a trusted adult. Which circle am I in?
Orange circle
Jumping up and down and smiling.
I am excited.
This is a non-verbal way to show you are interested - think of body language.
Expressions
Saying "YO WHAT'S UP BOY" to the school principal.
NOT appropriate
The person you are talking to has started talking about their favourite game but you really don't like this game. Do you stay on topic until they are done speaking or interrupt them and ask to change the topic?
Stay on topic until the other person has had enough time to finish talking about their subject.
Which circle is your mom in?
Blue circle
Waving
I am saying hello or goodbye
Making brief comments like “hmm,” “uh huh,” or “really!” to show encouragement or attention
Statements of encouragement
Talking to your family about your feelings, thoughts, and secrets.
Appropriate
Following the PATHS to starting conversation means...?
•P – Prepare
•A – Ask
•T – Timing
•H – Hello
•S – Signals