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Name 3 ways you can demonstrate good conversation skills?
waiting your turn to speak, looking at the person, staying on topic
True or False: A good way to make new friends is to look disinterested when they talk to you?
False
False- Not everyone likes what you like, it can be boring for others, not good social skills
Name 3 types of self care
Physical
Social
Mental
What are social skills?
the skills we use everyday to interact and communicate with others
What is empathy?
Understanding the feelings of others
Healthy or Unhealthy Friendship? You forgot that you had a math test this morning. When you get to school youre freaking out and your friend helps you by sharing their notes and quizzing you.
Healthy Friendship
Show us how you may know someone is not interested in what you're talking about.
Body language
Tone of Voice
True or False: It's important to get someones eye contact before talking to them?
True
The topic is summer. Give three examples of WH questions you can ask another person about summer?
Where do you like to go in the summer?
Why do you like or not like the summer?
What do you like to do in the summer?
Who do you hangout with in the summer?
When does your summer vacation start?
What is active listening?
when you listen with your whole body to another person when they are speaking
Why is friendship important? Name 2 reasons.
Boosts happiness
Reduces stress
Helps you cope
Encourages positive lifestyle habits
What are interests?
Hobbies that you enjoy doing or things you are curious about
What is self care?
Taking actions and engaging in activities that promote your overall well-being, both physically and emotionally.
Kindness is...
friendly, generous, and considerate.
It’s doing an unexpected deed or a planned surprise for someone
It’s doing kind acts like a smile, a hug, or saying a compliment
Asking a follow up question
Making a comment
Unhealthy
Can you name the interests of 2 members of our group?
Tire: Coding, drawing, games
Taden: gaming
Angel: books
Aizen: going outside
Imtiaz: games
Bella: gaming
Yail: games
True or False: Mr. Dan has 2 cats and Gaby has 1 dog.
False- Mr. Dan has 1 cat and Gaby has 2 dogs
Why do we ask our friends their opinion?
It’s good to know their viewpoint/feelings about something
They can help us make decisions about something
Demonstrate a good conversation. Phone a friend to help you model.
Greet the person
Ask how they are doing
Comment on what the person says in response
Ask a question about the topic
Person answers the question
You comment
Other person ask a question to you
Demonstrate making a positive comment to a friend in ssg
[insert positive comment here]
"I heard you like x, why do you like it so much"
"What do you like to do for fun?"
"What are you interested in?"
I can NOT stop thinking about my favorite video game I am going to tell everybody about it every time I think about it. Is this okay?
It is great that you are excited but be mindful of how many times you tell the same story. Share a new memory or ask a friend what theyre really excited for.
How can you join a conversation that friends are having that you are not a part of yet? Demonstrate or give an example.
Introduce yourself
Ask if you can join their conversation
Ask a conversation about the topic they are already talking about