Conversation Topics
What is a sensitive topic?
A sensitive topic is a topic that makes other people feel uncomfortable, upset, angry, or embarrassed.
To stay on topic you need to _____________________ or _______________.
Ask an on topic question or make an on topic comment.
If you are talking to someone on the phone what should you do before hanging up the phone?
You should always say good-bye.
Religion
Appearance
Learning differences
Age
Physical differences
Behavior differences
What are all of the question words?
Who
What
Where
When
Why
How
You are having a conversation with a friend and are getting bored. What can you say to end the conversation?
"I have go to go. I'll see you tomorrow."
What do you need to think about when we pick a topic to talk about with our friends?
•Think about what your friend is interested in or what you have in common.
•Make sure that the topic is not a sensitive topic
•Make sure that the topic is not too personal
Your friend just got a new dog what can you say to stay on topic?
Question: What kind of dog? What is your dog's name?
If you are getting bored is it okay to say "I'm bored"
No it is not okay.
Before we start a conversation what should we wait for?
•Ask yourself is this is a good time to speak?
•Is the other person busy?
•Make eye contact. Face the person and get their attention.
•Begin with a greeting.
•Smile
•“Hello”
Your brother says that he had a bad day at school. What can you say to stay on topic?
Comment: I am sorry you had a bad day.
Question: What happened today?
After you say bye in a conversation you should wait for....
The other person to say bye back.
When you meet someone for the first time what is a good topic to talk about?
School
TV/Movie
Hobbies
Vacations/Weekend plans
When you tell a story in a conversation you should not give more than ______ details.
Three details