Conversations
True or False: It is okay to be personal when starting a conversation
False
Name one (or more) thing you should do before entering a group conversation
Listen to the Conversation
Watch from a Distance
Use a Prop
True/False: It is okay to share contact information with a stranger
False
True or False: Everyone attending a get-together should have a say in planning a get-together
True
Name 2 (or more) places where you can meet new friends
Social activities
● School clubs
● Work clubs
● Community clubs
● Sports leagues
● Work
● School
● Volunteer programs
What is the first step for starting a conversation?
Casually Look Over
Why would you use a “prop” when you are trying to figure out if you should try to enter a group conversation?
Shows that you are focused on other things rather than the whole conversation.
What is the first step for making a phone call with someone?
Ask for the person / Make sure you're talking to who you're calling
Name and describe at least 3 of the 5 W’s when planning a get-together.
● WHO is going to be there
● WHAT you're going to do
● WHERE you're going to get together
● WHEN you're going to get together
● HOW the get-together is going to happen
True or False: Friendship is a choice
True!
How can you tell whether or not someone is interested in conversating?
Are they talking to me?
Are they looking at me?
Are they facing me (or are they giving me the cold shoulder)?
Name one (or more) signs the group is interested in accepting you into the group conversation.
Smiling, nodding, making eye contact, etc.
True/False: When using social media, it is okay to accept friend requests from strangers
False
Name 2 rules for ending a get-together if you are hosting at your house
1. Wait for a pause in the activities
2. Give a cover story for ending the get-together
3. Start walking your friend to the door
4. Thank them for coming over
5. Tell them you had a nice time
6. Say you will see them later
7. Say goodbye
Name 1 (or more) types of jokes to avoid when using humor.
Humor that insults someone
Humor that is out-of-context
Humor that doesn't match who you're talking to
Inappropriate humor for a scenario
Name three things you should do when trying to maintain a conversation with someone
Listen to your friend
Ask open-ended questions
Use good volume control
Use good body boundaries
Use good eye contact
Name one (or more) signs the group is NOT interested in accepting you into the group conversation.
Look confused, making faces, rolling eyes, no eye contact, etc.
List 3 rules for electronic communication
Identify yourself with people you don’t contact often
● Use cover stories with people you don’t contact often
● Don’t call or text before or after double digits
● Identify yourself with people you don’t contact often
● Use cover stories with people you don’t contact often
● Don’t call or text before or after double digits
● Don’t get too personal over electronics
Etc.
Name one (or more) thing you should do during a get-together.
• Get-togethers should be activity based
• The guest gets to pick the activities
• Go with the flow in the moment, but remember friendship is a choice
• Be a good sport
• Suggest a change if you get bored
• Trade information at least 50% of the time
• Keep it short and sweet at first
How many times should you repeat the joke if your audience heard it already?
You should NEVER repeat jokes!
Name three things you should NOT do when trying to maintain a conversation with someone
Don't be repetitive
Don't brag
Don't be argumentative
Don't police
Don't tease
What should you do if the group starts engaging with you, then loses interest in you?
Create a cover story, then exit the conversation.
What is wrong with the following?
Raymond calls his friend Patrick. He hears someone pick up and asks, "Is this Patrick? It's Raymond we need to talk NOW"
No cover story / Didn't ask if they can talk
Name one (or more) thing you shouldn’t do during a get-together.
• Don’t invite other people unexpectedly into your get-togethers
• Don’t ignore your friends
• Don’t tease your friends
• Don’t argue with your friends
• Don’t police your friends
Name 1 (or more) types of humor feedback or responses you should be aware of when telling jokes.
Whether or not people are laughing
Laughing at you or with you
Courtesy laughs