Staying on topic/ Maintaining a conversation
When a friend asks you "How was your weekend?", you would answer their question. Then you could "ask back" that question. An ask back question for this scenario would be __________.
"How was your weekend?"
Good listeners use what 3 parts of their body?
eyes, ears, brains
When you would like to change a topic in a conversation, you should first wait for the right time to _____ ____ ____
change the topic
When you are talking about a topic, look at others' _________ to see if they are interested or bored.
faces
Give an example of a compliment you would give someone
"Great job" or "thank you for helping me with that computer program"
When someone greets you, you should _________.
greet them back
If seeing someone for the first time during the day, what should you say?
"How are you?"
An example of how to end a conversation could be ...
"Well, I have to go now because I have other things to do."
When listeners are looking away from you, yawning, sighing, or appear interested in something else, these are signs of __________.
boredom
Topics that you should not bring up unless the other person brings it up first are
politics, religion, conspiracies about masonry, etc.
If the topic of conversation is food, you could say "My favorite food is pizza." Then you could ask your friend _______.
What is your favorite food?
Give some examples of listening noises or ways you can show you are listening
saying"yes", nodding your head, make a comment, show expression (smile, look concerned, surprised)
You are bored in a conversation. You should
end the conversation appropriately
You see a someone not throwing their trash in the trash can but on the floor, you should
ignore them
__________ are remarks or comments that hurt people's feelings.
insults
When taking turns in a conversation your friend will ask you questions. You should make a _____ and then ask a ______
comment
question
When starting a conversation, you could ask about the past, present, future, or what else about the person?
Their interests or how they feel
You are talking with another adult about their favorite video game. You realize you are going to be late for work. You end the conversation appropriately by saying, "_______."
"I need to go because I am going to be late."
I should ALWAYS be interested in what another person is saying to me.
True or False
false
You friend talks about a video game they like, but you do not like. Instead of giving an insult of "That game is too violent and are you old enough to play it because it is rated M?" you could say
It is great you like that game. I personally am not fond of it, but I like ______, have you ever played that game?
I can use what type of questions to keep the conversation going
WH Questions
Give an example of a question you could ask someone about the past?
What did you do this weekend? Have you seen any cool movies recently?
If I do not end a conversation appropriately, my conversation partner will feel confused and possibly hurt.
True or False
True
What are some examples of how you can show you are listening to someone else.
Looking at someone who is talking, facing them, keeping our bodies still, keeping our mouths quiet
Kylie is doing all the talking, and Faris is just sitting there. What is wrong?
Kylie is not "alternating" or taking turns letting Faris talk