Starting a Conversation
Give 2 examples of greetings to start a conversation.
When you want to join a conversation what do you do first:
A. Listen to what others are talking about?
B. Bring up your own topic.
A. Listen to what others are talking about.
Is it appropriate to shift topics once the person has stopped talking or said he/she is done?
YES
Is it ever ok to end a conversation by telling someone that you are bored with it?
NO!!!!!
What is an example of a "W" question to ask on topic follow up comments.
Who, What, Where, When, Why, How Else?
Walk over to them. Do not scream from far away.
Which is not the correct way to say you want to shift a topic:
A. Can I change the topic?
B. Can I talk about something else?
C. This is boring, lets talk about......
C.
Before you end a conversation about what your favorite holiday you have to make one more on topic comment to show interest.
Give an example:
Example: Wow, I didn't know you were so into Halloween because you love vampires, thats interesting!
What are the three types of questions you can ask to the person to start the conversation.
Past, Present, or Future
How do you jump into a conversation?
A. Wait for a pause
B. Say "excuse me, were you talking about____?"
C. All of the above
C. All of the above
What is one example of a transition phrase to change a topic?
Example: By the way did you hear about...
Speaking of....
Give one example of how to end a conversation
Example: "Well I have to go b.c. Im late"
"Well I have to go b.c. I have other things to do"
Example: Have you been playing a favorite game, watching a favorite tv show, doing a favorite activity?
The topic of a conversation you want to join is about the weather. Make one on question topic using Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, or what else?
Example: Its so cold out! When is it supposed to get warmer?
Before changing topics, what is important to do first?
A. Make at least one follow up question before changing
B. Listen to what the other person has to say
C. All of the above
C. All of the above
You dont want to continue the conversation about movies anymore. Since you cant say your bored, give an example of how to end the conversation the right way.
Example: "Wow, you are so knowledgeable about horror movies. I have to go to class, but I will definitely check out some of your recommendations!"