Body Language
Where should your body face when talking to a friend?
Towards them
If I said: "I had the worst headache last night. I barely got any sleep." How would you respond showing active listening?
Sorry to hear that. Are you feeling better today?
Expected or Unexpected?
Kenny is talking to his teacher about sports. Kenny loves soccer, but his teacher likes baseball.
Expected
It is okay to have different interests within the same topic!
How can you start a conversation with someone?
Ask a question, make a comment, tell a story, give a compliment, etc.
What would you say to end a conversation?
See you later.
Talk to you later.
Goodbye.
Looking around or at the floor during a conversation shows that you are _____________.
Uninterested or bored
Why is it important to demonstrate active listening?
Shows interest and is respectful
Expected or Unexpected?
Carol asks the store clerk for his phone number.
Expected
Never give your phone number to strangers!
Your see your friend at school, but they are talking with someone else. How do you get their attention?
Say "excuse me", or wait patiently until their conversation is finished.
What is a respectful way of ending a conversation if you are in a hurry or need to go?
Hey, I'm really sorry to cut you off but my mom is calling me. Can I call you later?
Where should your eyes be focused when talking with others?
Making eye contact with person talking (or look at nose or chin if uncomfortable)
Give an example of how you would continue the conversation using a question:
Friend: I went to the mall last weekend.
You: ...
What store did you go to?
What did you buy?
What is your favorite store?
Expected or Unexpected?
Peter tells you about the surprise party for Ben. You are invited to the surprise party.
Expected
You can share information about events with close friends.
Give an example of a conversation starter.
Any reasonable answer
Why is it important for you to end a conversation appropriately?
Be respectful, to let the other person know the conversation is done.
Show what interested body language looks like.
Good posture Facing Speaker Eye Contact
Give an example of how you would continue the conversation using a comment:
Friend: I went to the mall last weekend.
You: ...
I love the mall.
I don't really enjoy shopping.
I really need to go clothes shopping.
Expected or Unexpected?
The waiter at a restaurant asks you for your address.
Unexpected
Never give out personal information including your address to strangers.
Give an example of a conversation driver.
Ask a question about what they just said.
Make a comment about what they just said.
Make a connected comment to a similar topic.
Give an example of a conversation stopper.
Whooping topic change
Saying nothing
Making a rude/sarcastic comment
Show what disinterested body language looks like.
Looking away Slouching Turning away Fidgeting
What does it mean to be an active listener?
Showing active listening
Asking questions
Making comments
Name one appropriate topic and one inappropriate topic to discuss with a friend.
Appropriate
School/Sports/Activities
Inappropriate
Religion/Politics/Race/Sexual Orientation/Gossip/Personal family information/
Give an example of how to continue this conversation.
Friend: Did you see the movie Wonder?
You: ...
I did! It was so good.
Yes. It was ok.
No, did you like it?
Demonstrate an inappropriate way to end a conversation with someone.
Walk away without saying anything
Hanging up phone without saying Bye
Start doing something (like reading your book)