Hi, how are you?
friend, boss, teacher, parent, etc.
A conversation starter for talking with a friend
What are you doing this weekend? (any acceptable answer)
I like that movie too.
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Where your eyes should be looking when talking to someone
At the other person
ways to close a conversation with a friend
see ya, bye, later, etc.
Hey, what's up?
friend, classmate
A conversation starter for talking with a co-worker
(many acceptable answers)
What movie are you going to see this weekend?
follow-up question
Where your body should be facing when talking to someone
Facing toward the other person
ways to close a conversation with a co-worker
bye, see you tomorrow, etc.
Hey, how's it going?
friend, acquaintance, co-worker
A conversation starter for talking with a teacher
Hi, how was your weekend? (many acceptable answers)
I read that book too. I liked it.
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What you should be talking about when the group is talking about weekends
weekends
ways to close a conversation with a teacher
goodbye, have a good day, see you tomorrow, etc.
Good morning/ Good afternoon
boss, teacher, parent
A conversation starter for talking with a parent
Hi, how was your day? (many acceptable answers)
what you should be thinking about when the group is thinking about movies
movies
ways to close a conversation with your boss
goodbye, bye, etc.
Hi, my name is _______
someone you just met
A conversation starter for talking with a customer...
(many acceptable answers)
That's cool. I would like to go there someday too.
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what kind of thoughts it gives others when you have your body and brain in the group
good thoughts
ways to close a conversation with a customer
bye, have a nice day, come back soon, etc.