Starting a Conversation
What’s a friendly way to start talking to someone at work?
What is asking, “How’s your day going?”
You said something and the other person didn’t respond. What’s one way to handle that?
What is let it go and change the topic?
Someone keeps texting you late at night. What’s a respectful way to ask them to stop?
What is “Can we text during the day instead? I need rest at night.”
Someone says something negative about your outfit. What’s a strong way to respond?
What is “I like how I look, and that’s what matters”?
What’s a quick thing you can say to yourself when feeling unsure?
What is “I’ve got this”?
You want to talk to someone at a social event but don’t know what to say. What could you do first?
What is comment on something you both see, like “This music is fun”?
Someone laughs at something you didn’t mean to be funny. What can you do?
What is smile and move on, or say, “I didn’t mean it that way”?
A friend keeps canceling plans. You feel hurt. What can you say?
What is “I feel a little let down when plans change—can we talk about it?”
You get constructive feedback at work. What’s a helpful way to respond?
What is “Thanks for the feedback—I’ll work on that”?
What’s one way to prepare for a social situation?
What is visualize success and practice what you’ll say?
You’re on Zoom and want to join the small talk before a meeting. What could you say?
What is “Did you do anything fun this weekend?”
You accidentally interrupted someone. What’s something you can say?
What is “Sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt – please go ahead.”
At work, someone asks personal questions you don’t want to answer. What can you say?
What is “I prefer to keep that private, thanks for understanding”?
A friend criticizes how you talk. How could you protect your confidence?
What is “I communicate in a way that feels natural to me”?
How can you remind yourself of your strengths?
What is keep a list of things you’re proud of?
You’re meeting someone new and feel nervous. What’s one way to feel more comfortable?
What is plan 2–3 topics to talk about ahead of time?
You’re in a group chat and no one replies to your message. What might that mean?
What is they were busy or didn’t know what to say—not personal?
You need quiet time after socializing. How do you share that with others?
What is “I loved hanging out—now I need some quiet time to recharge”?
You hear someone talking behind your back. What should you remind yourself?
What is their words don’t define your worth?
What helps you feel more confident in your body language?
What is standing tall and smiling?
What’s something helpful to remember if the conversation feels “one-sided”?
What is ask a question back or say, “What about you?”
What’s a kind way to exit a conversation that feels uncomfortable?
What is “It was nice talking with you—I’m going to go grab a drink/take a break.”
A coworker makes rude jokes. What can you do or say?
What is “That makes me uncomfortable—please don’t say things like that”?
You make a mistake in front of others. How do you move forward?
What is take a breath, fix what you can, and remind yourself everyone messes up?
What’s one thing to remember about being “socially successful”?
What is there’s no one right way—authenticity matters most?