Meeting New People
What should you do and say when you first meet someone?
Smile!
Hi, my name is _______
Make sure to listen to their name!
What is a conversation.
Talking, between two or more people. A conversation has a beginning, middle, and end.
What is a conflict?
A difference that prevents agreement
A strong disagreement between people, groups, etc.
What is interrupting?
stop (someone speaking) by saying or doing something
What is teamwork?
the combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient.
What are some hard things about meeting someone new?
Being nervous
Making eye contact
Coming up with topics of conversation
What is a question you can ask someone during a conversation?
What did you do this weekend?
Do you have any hobbies?
Do you have any pets?
Who is someone you usually have a conflict with?
Anyone!
Siblings, friends, parents, teachers
What are some examples of when you should not interrupt someone?
to say something off topic...
What are some scenarios when you used teamwork?
During sports, when you need help, group projects
Playing games, Studying
Tell us about a time you met someone new. How did it go?
Personal example
Easy? Difficult? Awkward?
Act out ending a conversation with a team member.
Smile, say a goodbye and wave
Is it okay to yell when we get into a conflict? Why or why not?
No
it is not nice or polite
you would not want to be yelled at
it is not usually effective
What is the proper way to interrupt someone?
Raise your hand & Say excuse me
Has there ever been a time when you struggled with teamwork? Why?
Ex: You wanted to work alone or do it your way
: Not comfortable with the people or activity
After introducing yourself, what do you say next to keep the conversation going?
What are some ways to start a conversation?
Smile & Say hello
ask how they are
Ask what they have been doing recently
Act out the following disagreement with a partner:
After you made cookies together, both of you want the last one. What do you do and say?
Explain why you want the cookie
Slipt the cookie
Make more cookies
What are some scenarios when it is always okay to interrupt someone?
If you are hurt, need to go to the bathroom, or it is an emergency
What is a "team player"?
a person who plays or works well as a member of a team or group.
Pick a partner and act out meeting someone new.
Walk up to the person.
Smile.
Say "hi" and say your name
Ask their name
During a conversation, what is more important, listening or talking?
BOTH are important for a conversation
As you are playing a game of baseball and after you scored a homerun, your friend says that it doesn't count because he got you out before you touched the base. You both are sure that you are right. What could you do to resolve this conflict?
Use a friendly voice and be direct, explain your side
Ask other people what they saw
Stay calm and do not yell
When is a time you interrupted incorrectly? How would you do it now?
Personal example
Wait for a good time, Make sure you are taking turns
Say excuse me
Raise your hand in class
How do you feel about using teamwork? Are there times that are harder than others?
Personal opinion
Easier: Familiar situations and people
Harder: New activities and places