Initiating Conversations 1
Your best friend just got home from a long vacation. What do you say?
Hi, How was your vacation? What did you do on vacation?
You little sister is sitting by herself at lunch and she looks sad. What do you say?
Hi sister, is everything okay? Ask if she would like to talk about it. If not ask if she would like company.
Baseball is more fun than basketball. What do you say?
You can agree. If you don't agree, you could say I see the fun sides and not so fun sides to both sports. Or you could switch the topic.
My friend has a new baby brother. What do you say?
Very cool! What's his name. When was he born?
A classmate gives you a piece of candy. What do you say?
Thank you.
Your parents pick you up from your babysitters house an hour early. What do you say?
Hi Mom/Dad, glad to see you! Why are you here so early?
You want to give someone a Valentine’s Day card. What do you say?
Answers Vary.
My baby brother eats all of his food with his hands. What do you say?
Oh that is interesting, maybe you can teach him how to eat using utensils.
My sister starting playing an instrument. What do you say?
What instrument does she play? Does she like it?
Your grandpa starts telling a story you’ve already heard. What do you say?
Hey Grandpa, I have heard this story before but I'd love to hear more about it.
Your friends are playing a new game at recess and you want to join them. What do you say?
Hi guys, what game are you playing? Would you mind if I join the game too?
You see your friend crying during math class. What do you say?
Ask friend if everything is okay and if she wants to talk about it.
I couldn’t sleep last night because my neighbors dog was barking. What do you say?
I am sorry to hear that. Maybe you could tell your parents and they could talk to the neighbors about the barking during the night.
I am bringing a very special Valentine for someone tomorrow. What do you say?
Who is it for? Do you need any help?
Your friend got a new bike and she asks if you like it. What do you say?
Say you like the bike even if you dont think it is cool. Make sure you are supporting your friend.
A classmate standing in front of you in line drops her lunch money. What do you say?
Hi friend, I see you dropped some money I picked it up for you. Here you go.
Hand back the money too your friend.
A new person sits beside you on the school bus on the way to school. What do you say? Give 3 answers
Say Hi,
Possible questions to ask (What is your name? What kind of stuff do you like to do? Ect.)
High School is hard. I’m not doing very well. What do you say?
I am sorry to hear that maybe it will get better! Maybe you can meet with your teachers to get extra help.
The librarian asks you to be quiet. What do you say?
I am sorry I will keep it down.
You see a neighbor fall down on his scooter. What do you say?
Are you okay? Can I get you a bandaid or get your parents to help out.
A classmate comes to school with a cast on his arm. You know he had football practice last night. What do you say?
Hi friend, How is your arm feeling? I hope you get better soon!
At the skating rink, you see a little boy going the wrong direction. What do you say?
Hi there, you are going the wrong way. Try going the right way because I don't want you to get hurt.
For Valentine’s Day, we are going to dinner. What do you say?
That's very cool! Where are you going to eat?
Your brother wants to play your new video game. What do you say?
I am playing right now but maybe we can share and take turns.
You accidently forget your friends Valentine’s Day card. What do you say?
Hi, I got you a Valentines day card but I forgot it today can I bring it to you tomorrow? Where will you be?