True or False
When having a conversation you should talk about the same thing over and over again.
False. Find different topics to talk about now and then to keep it interesting
Closed or open?
Is it cold outside?
Bonus: How can you make it open-ended?
Provide a follow-up question to:
What kind of movies do you like?
What was the last movie you saw?
Explain what having good volume control means
Not speaking too loud or too quietly to someone
Humor is one of the fastest ways to push people away if used inappropriately.
True. Be a little more serious when getting to know someone. They might not understand your sense of humor yet.
Closed or open?
Did you have fun this weekend?
Close.
Bonus: How can you make this open ended?
Provide a follow-up question to:
Do you have any pets?
What is your pets name?
Explain why you want to have good body boundaries
-Standing too close might make someone feel uncomfortable
-Standing too far away is awkward in a conversation
You should continuously stare at the person you are talking to.
False. Make good eye contact but please take time to blink! It's okay to look away once in a while
Closed or open?
What did you do this weekend for fun?
Open ended.
Provide a follow-up question to:
What do you like to do on the weekend?
Have you ever been camping?
Why is it important to have good eye contact?
Shows the other person you are interested in the conversation.
Always correct your friends and point out what they are doing wrong.
False. Don't Police your friends!
Closed or open?
How are you doing today?
Closed.
Bonus: How can you make it open ended?
Provide a follow-up question to:
What kind of food do you like?
Have you ever tried venison before?
Why is it important not to tease your friends?
Even if you think you're being funny, it may hurt the other person's feelings.
People like it when you stand very close to them when having a conversation
False. This could make them feel uncomfortable.
bonus: The general rule is to stand an _____ length away
Closed or open?
What is your favorite color?
Closed.
Provide a follow-up question to:
What video games do you like?
Have you played Uncharted before?
Why is it important to listen to what your friend is saying to you?
Shows you are interested and care what they are saying