Conversations
Give me a question you could ask to start a conversation about cars
What is your favorite type of Car?
When you walk into a building you notice everyone around you is very quiet and seems very busy. What does this tell you?
This is a quiet space for people to get their work done and you should be mindful of their space and quiet time.
Someone has there arms crossed in front of them, what could that mean?
They are angry or upset, to be empathetic you can ask them if they are okay and want to vent about something.
Whats something you could say if a friend says ¨I really love this movie¨
Mention something about the movie or bring up another movie
Everyone is working on a project around you, but you have something really funny to tell them that seems important to you, what should you do?
Wait until they take a break or finish the project to tell your joke. Be mindful of what they are doing, it could be very important.
A bunch of people in a group are all facing each other laughing and smiling. What does this mean?
They are having fun and telling jokes/stories
a friend finishes a story about their love for the ocean, what is something you could add to that story?
I also love the ocean, my favorite fish is....
Did you hear about them exploring the titanic?
I'm actually scared of the ocean but i love the wildlife.
I just watched a documentary about....
One of your friends looks really happy in a public space, but you have some bad news to tell them. What should you do?
Bring them to a quiet isolated place to tell them the news and be empathetic in giving them reassurance and try to turn it in a positive way.
A friend is explaining something to you, what body language could you portray to show that you care about what they are talking about?
Tilt your head slightly
Face your body towards them
Maintain eye contact
You are in a group of people who you have never socialized with.. What is one way you could join the conversation they are having in an attempt to make new friends?
Hey, i hope i'm not interrupting but do you guys know of any cool restaurants in the area?..
Have you guys heard about all the drama in hollywood?
Then just contribute to the conversation as it is going.
Your friends are in a very heated argument, what should you do ?
Handle with empathy, try to defuse the situation by explaining both points are valid and remind them at the end of the day we are all friends so it's okay if we disagree.
While you are talking to someone you notice they are very fidgety, what could this mean?
(Multiple answers)
They could be very anxious about the subject matter yall are talking about, or about something else going on.
They are getting annoyed.
They aren't interested in what is being talked about.
Your parent or family member comes up to you and ask how your day was... give me an example of how you could have an interaction with them
Tell them something you remember about your day.
Tell them what you ate at lunch and how it was different
Tell them about a friend you talked to.
Someone had isolated themselves in the corner of the gym away from everyone else. What does this tell you?
They could be going through something and want to be left alone, or want personal space to think.
If it is someone you know you can always check up on them.
A friend is Putting their hands on their head. not maintain eye contact, fidgeting, yawning, and overall not paying attention. What could this mean?
This person is very bored and not interested in whatever is going on.