How to have a conversation
Why do we have conversations?
To get to know someone
To be polite
To break awkward silences
To inform someone
To offer our opinions
What are some good greetings?
"Hello"
"How are you"
How should we dress?
Nicely
Is social anxiety normal?
Yes
What are social cues?
They help guide conversations and affect how we respond to someone else.
How do we start a conversation?
With a greeting! Say "hello"
When would you say "May I?" or "Please?"
When asking for something
Should we be on our phones?
No
When can social anxiety occur?
Group gatherings
Hanging out with friends
Job Interviews
At work
At school
How can we tell if someone isn't interested in the conversation?
They are looking in another direction
What is one thing we could talk about in a conversation?
Interests
"How was your weekend?"
When would you say "Thank you"
After being handed something
What is one of the first things we should do?
Introduce ourselves
Should we avoid social events to overcome social anxiety?
No, we should go to the events
What is a sign of good body language?
Open posture
How do we close a conversation?
Say "goodbye"
Should we ever interrupt?
No!
How should we close our interview?
Say "Thank you..."
Yes! Celebrate your little victories.
No, we should try to keep just the right amount of eye contact
Anyone!
Should we respect others' opinions?
Yes!
Should we have good posture at our interview?
Yes
Should we take deep breaths when we start to feel anxious or stressed?
Yes.
Should we give personal space when talking to someone?
Yes!