Your friend says, "I hate Marvel movies." What is a comment that you could make?
"Me too! I love superheroes"
What is a conversation?
When you talk to another person about your thoughts and interests
True or False: You can show someone that you are interested in what they are saying by looking down at your phone or game
False
Why do we have conversations with others?
To connect with them.
Your friend says, "I like watching the Olympics." What is a comment you could make?
"Same, the Marlins are my favorite team."
True or False: When someone starts a conversation with you, you should face them and make appropriate eye contact
True
When people are interested in what you are saying, is that a desirable or undesirable feeling?
Desirable
Pick one conversation topic to initiate (Find common interest)
Any appropriate conversation
Role Play: Start a conversation with a group member or facilitator. Include at least one question in your conversation.
Back and forth one time and includes 1 question
Person 1: Hi!
Person 2: Hi what's up
Person 1: Nothing much. How was your thanksgiving weekend?
Person 2: Awesome! How was yours?
Role Play: Start a conversation with a group member or facilitator. Include one green comments in your conversation.
Back and forth one time with one green commment
Person 1:Hi, how are you today?Person 2:I'm good, how are you?!
Person 1: Good. you look nice!
Person 2: Thank you!
Why is it important to look at the person that you are talking to?
So that they know you are listening to them and are interested
How do people feel when you ask a question about their interests?
Good, Green, Important, Noticed