Conversational Skills
A friend is telling you a joke. You don't quite get the joke, or you just don't find it funny. What should your response be?
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You love your large collection of stuffed animals. Should you bring them with you to community outings?
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You were given a meeting ID and Passcode to log into a Zoom meeting, but it doesn't work. What would you do?
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Staff suggests that you go together to a particular social group (for example, bowling), but you don't like that activity much. What should you say?
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You attend an in-person social group, and there is a new participant. What can you say to them?
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What does it mean to "trade information"?
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Is it ok to suck your thumb in public?
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Your boss at work is giving you a criticism (for example, you were too slow or you made a mistake). How would you respond?
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Your parent or caregiver buys clothes for you and you don't like the style very much. What should you do?
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You LOVE a certain sport or movie or character - is it OK to talk about it whenever you have an opportunity?
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Give 2 examples for questions you can ask or comments you can make to start a conversation with friends.
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Some individuals like to rock their body and vocalize. Is this something they should avoid doing in public?
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While walking around the mall, a couple of kids make fun of you by making a mean comment about your appearance or clothes or behavior. How should you respond?
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You don't have a job but you feel that you are ready to start working. Your parent or caregiver says that you don't need to worry about working. What should you do?
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You texted a friend or staff with a question and they didn't get back to you. What do you do next?
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A friend is telling you about something bad that happened to them (for example, they got fired from work!). How can you respond?
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You are in a book store and it's pretty empty. Can you lie on the floor to read a favorite magazine?
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You are playing a game with a friend, online or in-person, and they keep winning while you are losing all the time. How should you respond?
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You meet with friends to play games and they always choose the same game that you don't like anymore, but they really love. Should you say anything?
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What is a "cover story"? Give 2 examples.
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What does it mean to be a conversation hog and why shouldn't you be one? Is it good to be the exact opposite (a very passive conversation partner)? Why?
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Is it OK to say hello to strangers? How about comment on their dog or baby?
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You were about to leave the house and your parent or caregiver reminds you of a chore you need to do first. You really don't want to do it now! What should you do?
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You have a 6-hour shift at work, but after 4 hours you have not yet been offered a break. Should you say anything?
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Your friend or family member is upset with you because you forgot to do something they asked you to do (for example, put the laundry in the dryer). What can you say to them?
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