Listening Skills
How do you show someone that you are listening?
Look at the Person
Have a pleasant face
Ask questions
Dont interrupt
When is it a bad time to talk to your parents or grandparents?
* Free response answer
What does “praise” mean?
Saying nice things about someone
What other ways can you say No?
* Free response answer
When having a family talk how many people should talk at a time?
One person talks at a time
If you don’t understand what a person tells you to do or what they need, what should you do?
Ask Questions
What is another word that we use in our group to give a compliment?
Praise
Can a person change their behavior?
Yes
* By telling the person something you DO like about them
What are some things you should not do if a friend asked ?
*Free response answer
( smoke, steal, lie, cheat, ride with stranger )
Should you listen or ignore another persons ideas?
Listen to others ideas
What is rude to do while someone is speaking?
Interrupt
How can you tell when it is a good time to talk to someone?
When they are not busy
*Ask "When can I talk to you ?" or "Do you have time to talk ?"
Is it ok to like or dislike certain behaviors ?
Yes
* you can like certain behaviors and dislike them as well
What’s the definition of choice?
Selecting or making a decision
Name a problem that a family may have when trying to talk to each other?
1. Not enough time
2. Time together is spent in activities that do not allow much talking
3. Some parents wont listen and some kids wont talk
4. Some family talks become arguments
What kind of face should a person has when listening to someone speak?
A pleasant face
When is it a good time to use a soft speaking voice?
*Free response answer
What is the “Magic Rule of Success?
Reward what you like and Ignore what you don't like
What’s the definition of consequence?
A result an action
Give an example of an "I-Feel" message
* Free response answer
Why is it important to listen?
* Free Response Answer
What should you say when you need to interrupt someone ?
Excuse me
What is Child’s Game?
When the child is in control of the activity while the parent can only participate if the child asks.
What are the four steps to saying no?
1. Stop
2. Think
3. Say "NO"
4. Look
What are the four tips for family talks ?
1. one person talks at a time
2. everyone get a chance to talk
3. listen to others ideas
4. do not say another's ideas are dumb