Conversation Skills
What is one way you can start a conversation with someone?
Asking a question (How was your weekend?), sharing a story (I played kickball at recess today!), or giving a compliment (I like your shoes!)
Is your friend interested or uninterested in the conversation?:
They are smiling and laughing
They are interested!
True or False:
When talking to someone, you should look away from them.
False! You do not have to look at their eyes, but you should turn your body towards them.
A classmate says they are going on vacation for spring break! What are two follow-up questions you could ask them?
Where are you going? Who is going with you? Are you excited?
A classmate got a really good grade on their homework, what is a compliment you could give them?
Great job! That's awesome!
True or False:
Only 1 person should do all of the talking in a conversation.
False! Everyone should participate in the conversation equally.
How does this kid feel AND what is something you can say to them?
Sad, lonely
Are you okay?
What's wrong?
What are two ways that you can use your body to show that you are interested in a conversation?
Look at the person speaking, smile, nod your head
A friend says they are feeling nervous to go on their first roller coaster ride at King's Island over spring break. What are two follow-up questions you could ask?
Which ride are you going on? Who is going with you? Have you been to King's Island before?
A friend is feeling sad about losing a game at recess, what compliment could you give them to help them feel better?
You did great! You tried your best! I had a fun time playing with you!
You see two kids playing at recess and it looks like they are having a lot of fun. How can you ask to play too?
Hi, can I play?
Can I join?
My name is _____, can I play with you?
It's okay! It's just a game. You can try again.
If you are talking to someone, and they have not made any comments or asked any follow-up questions, should you keep talking?
No, you need to change the topic because they are not interested.
A classmate says they had a birthday party over the weekend. What is a follow-up question you could ask them?
How was it? Did you get any presents?
How could you start a conversation with someone by giving them a compliment?
I really like your shirt! You have cool shoes!
If my friends are talking about SPORTS, is it okay for me to start talking about VIDEO GAMES?
No. That is an off topic discussion.
If your teacher asks you a question, is shrugging your shoulders a good way to answer?
No. This makes your teacher think that you don't care.
How can you tell if someone is interested in the conversation?
They are looking towards you, their shoulders are pointed in your direction, they are smiling, nodding their head, making comments / asking questions
A friend says they have been fighting with their sibling and seems sad. What is a follow-up question you could ask?
Do you want to talk about it? Are you okay?
Share a compliment that someone has given you.
Is this on-topic or off-topic?
Monica tells Ben that she got new Legos for her birthday, and Ben says "That's so cool! I have Batman Legos!"
How would your friend feel if you talked about Fortnite for 5 minutes straight without letting them have a turn to talk?
Frustrated, bored, sad
True! They want to end the conversation.
Is it okay to ask someone five follow-up questions in a row?
No, we want to give them a chance to make a comment or ask a question.
It is appropriate to compliment someone constantly all day long.
No, they might feel a little weirded out!