Funny...Not Funny
Dirty Jokes or
Insult Jokes
This is the easiest way to get to know someone.
This rule means that we don't talk about the same thing over and over.
What is don't be repetitive
Finish this sentence: Friendship is a_____________
What is..choice
This is the first thing you should say when you make a phone call to someone.
What is ask for the person you want to talk to.
What is the name of the type of laugh you give when you don't get a joke but don't want to hurt that person's feelings?
This rule for trading information means that you don't ask question after question after question...
What is Don't be an interviewer
Re-phrase this as an open-ended question: What is your favorite TV show?
What type of TV shows do you like to watch?
This type of friend is someone you have never met in person, but might talk to online.
What is an online friend
This "buzzword" means that you give the person you are calling the reason you are calling them.
What is a Coverstory
What is the best way to tell if a person is laughing with you or if they are laughing at you?
What is...watch for their reaction.
This conversation rule, named after a farm animal, means that you take turns sharing information during a conversation.
What is a conversation hog
This rule says that you should NOT tell the person you are talking to what they should or should not do.
What is "don't police"
True or False:
When first getting to know someone, you should tell them exactly where you live.
What is false
This rule means that you never leave more than 2-messages when trying to contact someone.
What is the 2-message rule
True or False:
If someone does not laugh at your joke, you should try to tell a different joke instead.
What is...False
This rule means that you ask questions which are on the same topic you are already talking about.
What is Ask Follow-Up Questions
What is a good body boundary to have when you're talking with others?
What is stay an arms-length away
This is a person who you might know by name, but do not know well and do not associate with you outside of work?
What is an acquaintance
This means that you call someone without their permission to call you.
What is cold-calling
If someone gives you a courtesy laugh, is that good humor feedback or bad humor feedback?
What is...bad humor feedback
How do you share information about yourself after you have asked someone a question about themselves?
What is ask a follow-up question
What is one of the fastest ways to mess up a good conversation?
What is..teasing the other person
This is a type of friend who you might spend time with during a social group but who you do not see any other time.
What is a casual friend.
This is one of the most important rules for staying safe online.