Conversation basics
Is using humor a good thing?
Yes
What is a good way to start a conversation?
Make a positive comment about the other person.
True or False: you do not have to focus on any non-verbal communication when talking to a stranger because you do not know them.
False
What cues should you send if you want to end a conversation?
Leave-taking
Introduce yourself
Example: Hello, my name is Smith, what is yours?
What is staying relevant to the topic?
The conversational guideline encourages speakers to remain related to the topic being discussed.
True or False: A good way to start a conversation would be to use humor and joke about them.
False: you can use humor just direct it at yourself.
What is free information?
information volunteered during a conversation.
Should you verbalize your intent of wanting to leave a conversation?
Yes, you need to use both non-verbal and verbal communication cue to indicate you want to leave a conversation.
Give an example of a good close ended question?
Example: Do you like cats?
What is nonverbal communication?
Maintaining eye contact and facial expressions to show engagement are examples of this type of communication.
Asking a stranger in a fro-yo joint about what flavor they'd recommend, is what?
A ritual question.
Are yes and no (closed) questions good to use in a conversation?
Yes and no, those types of questions are good to get certain information out of the other person but not good to keep the conversation going.
What is a good example of a Stock message to end a conversation with?
Example: Take care or have a great day.
Give an example of a ritual question.
Example: Do you know the professor for this class?
What is listening?
This conversational skill involves paying full attention to the speaker and understanding their message.
Introducing yourself like this is a good thing to do.
"Hi, my name is Smith and I have a very itchy rash, want to see?
True or False: People love to get to know you and would rather talk about you.
False: You should seek out topics of interest to the other person and not focus on yourself.
Saying, " Hey, I had fun chatting with you, but I need to go." is a good way to verbalize your desire to end a conversation.
True
Freebie question: A guy walks up to you and say, "hey girl nice melons." Clearly inappropriate, what is the appropriate response?
Walk away and, if needed, report the behavior to a trusted authority or security.
What is a ritual question?
A question about the other person or the situation that is easy to answer and doesn't pry into personal matters.
Is this a good way to start a conversation?
"That's a weird looking bookbag."
No, this comment can be seen as negative.
"Like to read, huh? Me too, I am a big reader. I just finished a book by Brown. You know Dan Brown? Great writer..."
What is wrong with this?
You are not letting the other person talk
When at a small social gathering of friends and strangers, when you leave you should just do an "Irish Goodbye".
No, it would be seen as rude to your friends.
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