Conversation Skills
Peer Pressure
Listening Skills
How to Apologize
Manners
Just for Fun
100
What's a conversation
Talking with others and taking turns to listen to one another.
100
Who is a peer?
A peer is someone at your own level; close to your age.
100
What facial expressions or body postures show that you are too close during a conversation? Demonstrate.
The other person keeps taking a step backwards
The other person is turning their face to the side.
100
When we make a mistake that hurts someone’s feelings or makes someone mad, the right thing to do is...
Apologize.
100
True or False: It is okay to burp out loud because everyone burps.
False
100
Who here played with the balls the most?
Charles, Samira, London, Champion, Kemuel
200
What happens when your voice is too loud or too soft when speaking to someone?
The other person might not be able to hear you if your voice is too soft, and they will not want to hear you if your voice is too loud.
200
What is peer pressure?
Peer pressure is when your peers try to get you to do things that you do not want to do.
200
True or False: making eye contact is a social skill.
True
200
How do you know that someone is truly sorry for hurting you?
When their face and their body language match what they are saying.
200
Why should we say "please" and "thank you"?
It shows respect, it is polite, it makes others happy, it shows you have good manners
200
Which team won the Jeopardy game yesterday?
Team 1
300
It’s important to use just the right _____ and ________ when we’re talking with others!
tone and volume
300
True or False: peer pressure can sometimes be a good thing
True: an example of good peer pressure is when someone your age gets you to do something worthwhile, such as volunteering.
300
How do we show someone that we are listening to them?
Your eyes are on the person who is talking.
You are not talking while they are.
You are facing them with your whole body.
300
True or False: It is much better to apologize by text than in-person.
False: A face-to-face apology is best because the other person can see how sincere you are and might believe you more easily.
300
What should we say when we first meet someone?
Hi, Hello, Nice to meet you
My name is...
300
What was the name of the Planetarium presenter?
Naomi
400
Why is it important to make eye contact with someone during a conversation?
It shows you are interested in what they are saying, it shows you are listening.
400
What is an example of bad/negative peer pressure?
A peer asking you to lie, steal, cheat, etc.
400
Name 1 poor listening skill, and demonstrate it with a team member.
Spacing Out
Selective Listening
Word Listening (no feeling)
Self-centered Listening
400
You are at the beach and you accidentally stepped on another child's sand castle. What should you do?
Apologize: "I'm sorry for destroying your sand castle. Would you like me to help you build another one?"
400
What should you if you lose in a game?
Not bragging about winning
Congratulating the winner even if you lost
Telling the other team good game even if you beat them
400
What's the name of one of our Pastors?
Pastor Ellis
Pastor Rogers
500
How much space should be between you and the person that you're speaking to? Demonstrate.
about 3 feet.
500
Who can you talk to if someone is pressuring you to do something wrong?
parents, grandparents, another close relative, a teacher, another person that you trust.
500
What is genuine listening?
Listen with your eyes, heart, and ears
Stand in the other person’s shoes
Give feedback to show you’re listening (role play)
500
What does it mean to "take responsibility"?
Taking responsibility means that you admit to your mistake and you try to fix it.
500
You are walking into the store or school and people are coming in right behind you. You should____________.
hold the door for them
500
At what time did camp start and end each day?
Start time: 9am
End time: 4pm
600
Name one of the 5 tips for talking.
1.Check your breathing
2.Vary your vocal pitch
3.Check your speed
4.Check your volume
5.Make sure to let the other person talk too
600
Name one way you can handle peer pressure
Learn to say "no"
Make an excuse and leave
Make your own decisions
Avoid people and situations you’re not comfortable with
Talk to your parents and trusted friends
Think about possible consequences of your actions
Get busy with something else
600
What does it mean to "space out" during a conversation?
Thinking of something else while someone is speaking to you.
600
What are the 4 parts to a good apology?
1. Apologize
2. Take responsibility
3. Say how you'll fix it
4. Wait for a response
600
You just put food in your mouth when someone asks you a question. You should___________.
Cover your mouth and ask them to wait a second
Hold up a finger to indicate you would like them to wait a minute
600
What goes up and down, but never moves?
A staircase