Starting a conversation
why do we have conversations with people?
To build relationships!! Learn about others to develop friendships!
What is a comment?
a reaction or opinion
What is a perspective?
Putting yourself in somebody else's shoes. How someone else may feel.
What is small talk?
The kind of conversation you make with someone you don't know very well. Conversation does not get deep or complicated. A light conversation.
What is a quality comment?
A comment that keeps the conversation going. Can be a question or statement.
All the time!!! Every Conversation!!
Weather
Movies
Give a comment to this situation:
"Do you like my new shoes?"
Yes those are awesome I love the color!
Why do we care about others perspectives?
It helps us have better conversations with others whether that is friends or strangers.
Two different things you can say/ask to start a conversation with someone.
How was your weekend?
How has your day been?
Give a quality comment to this situation:
"I went on a vacation last weekend."
That's cool, where did you go on vacation?
Why is it important to identify others perspectives?
It helps us understand how someone else may be feeling when in a conversation/scenario. This is important when talking with others.
What is a deep conversation?
conversation about sharing! Share your experiences, interests, feelings or just thoughts in general with people.
What is our quality commenting formula?
(3 things)
1. Asking a question
2. Relate to yourself
3. Brief story
Identify the two perspectives:
Rick was shopping when an employee yelled at him, "You can't walk that way!" Rick said he was sorry and rushed off.
Rick: embarrassed
Employee: angry