Social Communication

Greetings

100

What is one way to greet a friend?

Hey, Hi, What's up?, How are you?

200

1)Is it appropriate to greet a teacher by saying, "Yo, what's up?" 2) How should you greet your Mrs. Damiani?

1)No! 2) Hi, Mrs. D. Hello, Mrs. D Hi, How are you, Mrs. D

300

Think of a conversation starter to use with a friend. (Hint: remember to think about their interests)

Examples: Hey. What are you doing this weekend?, Have you seen any good movies lately?, What's your favorite song?, etc

400

2 part question: 1)Is it appropriate to high five a teacher when saying hello? 2) What gesture should you use to greet your boss?

1) No 2) handshake

500

You just met someone new. What should you do first?

Say hi and introduce yourself.

Keeping it Going

100

How can we show a person that we are listening and interested in the conversation? 

Looking towards them, actively listening and asking appropriate follow up questions and making appropriate on topic comments 

200

Mrs. Packer says, "Hi, how are you today?" What can you say to keep the conversation going?

I'm good. How are you?

300

What are two ways to keep a conversation going?

Ask a question, make a comment 

400

List one question and one comment in response to the following: I had a terrible day yesterday. 

Comment - Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that.

Question: What happened? 

500

A friend asks you what you are doing this weekend. You answered, "I'm going to a movie." What can you say next to keep the conversation going? 

What are you doing this weekend? Have you seen any good movies lately?

Nonverbal Communication

100

How do you show you are paying attention?

eye contact, head up, sit up

200

How does this person feel? head down, frowning, crying, face in hands

sad, upset

300

How does this person feel? Voice is louder, hands are on hips or folded tightly over chest, eyes are smaller or squinted, eyebrows down

angry

400

How does this person feel? Tapping feet, shuffling things from side to side, rolling eyes

impatient, bored, not interested

500

Show the class how it looks when you are confused

hands up, eyebrows furrowed

Small Talk

100

What is small talk?

Light and friendly conversation that only lasts a few minutes - can be a good way to get to know someone and fill an awkward silence! 

200

Give 1 example of a small talk conversation topic

weather, weekend plans, sports, recent/upcoming events, tv/movies, holidays, COVID

300

Give another example of a small talk topic 

weather, weekend plans, sports, recent/upcoming events, tv/movies, holidays, COVID

400

Give an example of how you could start a conversation about the weather. 

I'm so happy spring is here! It is finally warm. 

500

Give an example of how you could start a conversation about a recent or upcoming event. 

What are you doing this weekend,

How has your week been?

How was your weekend? 

Ending a Conversation

100

Gotta go See you later Later, dude Peace out Who could you say this to

a friend

200

Bye. Nice talking with you. Who could you say this to?

teacher, boss

300

If you are in a conversation and no longer want to talk to the person, what can you say to them?

I have to go, talk to you later. 

400

James is giving you one word responses and keeps looking at his phone. What is he communicating? What should you say to him? 

He wants to end the conversation 

500

A friend is talking to you in the hallway. You need to go to your locker to grab a book before your next class. What could you say to end the conversation?

Sorry, I have to go grab a book before my next class. I'll talk to you later.