Conversational Skills
This is what you do to show you're listening during a conversation
What is making eye contact and nodding?
This is a good way to find common interests with someone
What is trading information about likes and dislikes?
If someone teases you, the best first response is to do this.
What is stay calm and use a short comeback?
When texting a friend, it's polite to do this
What is greet them and ask how they're doing?
Telling a joke is appropriate when others are doing this.
What is laughing and being playful?
When someone shares something about themselves, you can do this to keep the conversation going
What is ask a follow-up question?
Inviting a friend to hang out is called this
What is organizing a get-together?
When you have a disagreement with a friend, you should try to do this
What is talk it out and find a compromise?
Using all capital letters in a message can make it seem like you're doing this
What is shouting?
If someone doesn't laugh at your joke, you should do this
What is move on and not take it personally?
If you want to join a group conversation, you should wait for this
What is a pause or break in the conversation?
Being a good host means you should do this during a get-together
What is make sure everyone is included and having fun?
If someone spreads a rumor about you, it's best to do this.
What is ignore it and talk to a trusted adult?
Before sending a message, it's important to check for this
What is spelling and tone?
Making fun of someone in a mean way is called this.
What is bullying or teasing?
This is a polite way to end a conversation
What is "It was nice talking to you, I have to go now"?
If a friend cancels plans, you should respond this way.
What is understanding and suggest another time?
Handling rejection gracefully means you should do this
What is accept the answer and move on respectfully?
If a friend doesn't reply right away, you should do this
What is wait patiently and not send multiple messages?
Before telling a joke, it's good to consider this about your audience
What is whether they might find it offensive?
When someone doesn't respond to your message, it's best to do this
What is wait patiently and not send multiple messages?
When choosing friends, it's important to look for these qualities
What is kindness, shared interests, and respect?
When you feel angry during a conflict, it's helpful to do this before responding.
What is take deep breaths and count to ten?
Sharing someone else's private message without permission is called this.
What is a breach of trust or privacy?
Using humor to cope with a mistake means you should do this.
What is laugh at yourself in a kind way?