Conversation Skills
What is something you can say to start a conversation?
Greeting; compliment; introducing yourself; asking a question
Name one feeling someone might have when they are happy.
Joyful; proud; optimistic; peaceful; interested; playful; inspired; loving; respected; courageous; confident
What is a boundary?
Limits we set for ourselves in our relationships
What does it mean to have “good eye contact”?
Looking at another person while they are talking to you for at least 50% of the time.
What should you do if you have a problem?
Think about it; compromise; talk about it with a trusted person; solve it
What should you do when someone else is talking?
Look at them; listen
What are two signs someone might be angry?
Body language: clenched fists, tightened jaw, red face, rapid breathing, trembling;
Behavior: becoming suddenly quiet, use aggressive language, yell, slam doors, pacing, stomping, throwing things
What should you do if someone says “no”?
Stay calm; use "I feel" statements; respect boundaries; ask clarifying questions
Name one body language sign that someone is uncomfortable.
Crossing arms; leaning away or angling body away from you; self-soothing behaviors; rapid blinking; crying; tense shoulders; not making eye contact
What does it mean to “think before you act”?
Take a moment to think about something before reacting to help you make a better choice.
Name one good question to ask someone to keep a conversation going.
What do you like to do for fun?; What did you do last weekend?; What are you interested in?
What is one healthy way to calm down when upset?
Deep breathing; 5-4-3-2-1 method; taking a break; positive self talk; progressive muscle relaxation; mindfulness exercises
Give an example of respecting personal space.
Having some distance between you and another person; only touching another person when they give consent; not touching others' belongings; not snooping through others' things or spaces; respecting boundaries
What is one way you can show you are listening with your body?
Name one way to solve a disagreement.
Talk to other person calmly; compromise; use "I feel" statements; go to trusted person for help
What is “interrupting,” and why is it not a good habit?
Breaking in when another person in speaking; lack of respect/disregards other person
Why is it important to talk about your feelings?
Process emotions; reduce stress; better communication; improved relationships; get support
What is one way to say “no” politely?
What does a smile usually mean?
Someone is happy; someone is laughing; a joke was said
What is a compromise?
a "middle ground" agreement where two people both give up a little bit of what they want to solve a problem and make both sides happy.
What should you do if there is an awkward silence in a conversation?
Ask a follow-up question; say things such as "nice talking to you," or "see you later"; share something about yourself; change topic
What is one thing your body might do when you feel nervous or scared?
Rapid heart rate; rapid breathing; shaking; nausea, stomach "butterflies"; sweating, feeling hot/cold
What should you do if someone is not respecting your boundaries?
Use "I feel statements"; distance yourself from person; tell a trusted adult
Why is body language important in communication?
Shows how someone is feeling
Why is it important to think about consequences before making a choice?
Make better choices; It helps to be considerate of others and your future