Starting and Ending Conversations
What is something you can say to start a conversation?
Hey! What's up?
What is something you can do to find out what someone else is interested in?
Ask a question
What does it usually mean if someone's body is facing towards you?
They are listening/interested in what you are saying or doing
"Your idea sucks."
Think or say?
Think
How can you keep a conversation going?
Ask a follow-up question or make a comment
What is something you can say to end a conversation (nicely)?
(assume you are in person)
I've got to get going! It was nice chatting with you!
Give an example of a question you can ask to find out what someone is interested in?
"What do you like to do for fun?"
It's important to make _____ contact when talking with someone.
Eye
Did anyone hear me?
Hey I have a question for everyone.
Someone says "I'm going to the movies this weekend". What can you say?
"Awesome! What movie are you seeing?"
A good time to join or leave a conversation is _____
When there is a pause (when they stop talking for a couple seconds)
If your friend likes something you don't like or know about
A) Tell them about things you like
B) End the conversation
C) Ask more questions to learn about it
C) Ask more questions to learn about it
You're telling a story and your friend keeps checking their phone or looking away. This probably means that ______
*Bonus* What should you do?
They need to leave or are not interested
Ask them a question or change the subject by saying "anyways, how have you been?"
When someone makes a statement that is a "think it", how could that make another person feel?
Sad, upset, annoyed, confused
A friend says "Oh, I'm not planning to go to college"
A) Ask more questions about college
B) Say "oh, really?" and ask a question about something else.
C) Explain why it is important to go to college to get a job and have a future
B) Say "oh, really?" and ask a question about something else.
Name 3 things that you should be doing while someone else is talking to you
*Bonus* Name one thing you should not be doing
Facing the speaker, Making eye contact, Asking on topic follow-up questions or making comments
Interrupting/talking at the same time they are
You ask a friend if they like Marvel movies and they say "no". What should you say next?
A) Tell them about your favorite Marvel movies
B) Ask "what movies do you like then?"
C) End the conversation
B) Ask "what movies do you like then?"
What does it mean if someone is moving away from you?
You are too close / in their personal space
If someone is dismissing your ideas, what might you be thinking? What could you say?
Thinking: "Why do they keep saying my idea is not good?"
Saying: "Hey, can you listen to my idea? I think it is good because __________."
True or False: Read the conversation and tell us if Sam is asking good follow up questions!
Sam: What did you do this weekend?
Bob: I went to the movies.
Sam: What did you do today?
Bob: Just took my dog to the vet and the dog park.
Sam: Any plans for next weekend?
Bob: Same old same old.
False! A follow-up question means you ask a question about what your friend just said. Sam is asking questions about something different each time.
Start and end a conversation with someone about the upcoming weekend
(assume you are in person)
"Hi! What are you doing next weekend? ................. Well that sounds cool. See ya!"
Pick someone in the group and find an interest. Have a short conversation about it (3-4 questions or comments)
Ask follow-up questions/makes follow-up comments about the topic.
Describe a person's facial expression and body language if they are feeling annoyed or upset with you.
Some potential answers -
Facial expression: rolling eyes
Body language: crossing arms
Give an example of a "think it" statement
Then, rephrase/fix it so it is something you can say
Example:
Think it: This activity is probably too hard for you. Let me do it.
Rephrased: Would you like some help?
Pick a partner and have a conversation about a topic of your choice. Ask 3 follow-up questions or comments.
3 follow-up questions or comments.