Starting Conversations
Saying this simple word is often the first step in connecting with someone.
What is “hello”?
Nodding while someone speaks shows this.
What is paying attention?
Saying “thank you” is an example of this.
What is gratitude?
Saying “please” and “thank you” shows this.
What is respect?
Talking calmly about a disagreement is called this.
What is conflict resolution?
Asking someone how their day is shows this skill.
What is showing interest?
Repeating back what you heard in your own words is called this.
What is paraphrasing?
Doing what you say you’ll do builds this.
What is reliability?
Understanding that others may see things differently is called this.
What is perspective-taking?
Thinking of more than one solution is called this.
What is brainstorming?
Sharing a little about yourself helps others do this.
What is open up?
Listening without interrupting shows this quality.
What is respect?
Supporting someone when they’re struggling shows this.
What is caring?
Treating others the way you want to be treated is known as this.
What is the golden rule?
Working with others to reach a shared goal is called this.
What is cooperation?
Smiling when you greet someone helps create this feeling.
What is warmth or friendliness?
Trying to understand how someone feels is called this.
What is empathy?
Sharing both talking and listening equally is called this.
What is balance?
Respecting personal space shows this skill.
What is boundaries?
Finding a middle ground in a disagreement is called this.
What is compromise?
Starting with small talk is often called this.
What is breaking the ice?
Good listening helps build this between people.
What is trust?
Strong relationships are built on this foundation.
What is communication?
Empathy means trying to do this with another person’s feelings.
What is put yourself in their shoes?
Solving problems together helps strengthen this.
What are relationships?