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Active Listening
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Conversation Starting and Ending
Conversation Skills II
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Facing toward someone who is talking to you shows that you are _______________.
Interested
100
If I said: "I had the worst headache last night. I barely got any sleep." How would you respond showing active listening?
Any reasonable answer.
100

If I only talk about something I want to talk about, the person I'm talking to might feel _________ because ____________.

bored or unappreciated; they aren't getting to participate in the conversation

100
What is a conversation starter?
A phrase or question that begins a conversation.
100

Are there guidelines for conversation topics?

yes. Content, Interest, Background Knowledge, Environment

200
Looking around or at the floor shows that you are _____________.
Disinterested
200
Asking a question about what the speaker just said is which responding technique? Paraphrasing, Questioning, or Input.
Questioning
200

If someone keeps making an angry face when I start to talk, they feel __________ because _____________.

Annoyed; they weren't finished with their thought.

200
What is a follow up question?
A follow up question "follows" the conversation starter in order to keep the conversation going on the same topic.
200

Is it considered appropriate to discuss a physical relationship in intimate detail on a TriMet bus?

No. It is not the right Environment, and the Content is not appropriate

300

Sighing really loudly and rolling your eyes when someone is talking to you shows the speaker you are _________.

Disinterested

300
Commenting or adding to what the speaker said is which responding technique? Paraphrasing, Questioning, or Input.
Input
300

If my friend and I are in a disagreement about about our favorite shows, and people are giving us strange looks, they might feel __________ because _____________. 

uncomfortable; we are disturbing them

300
What is an example of a parting?
See you later. Talk to you later. Peace out. Goodbye. Any reasonable answer.
300
Give an example of a follow up question for this conversation starter. Did you see the movie Avatar?
What was your favorite part? Who was your favorite character? Did you like the ending? Any reasonable answer.
400
Show an example of interested body language.
Good posture Facing Speaker Eye Contact Any reasonable example
400
Repeating what the speaker said in your own words is which responding technique? Paraphrasing, Questioning, or Input
paraphrasing
400

If I hear my roommate say "Oh brilliant!" right after a crashing noise, they are probably ___________ and I should ______________.

Upset; Check if they are alright. Maybe I should help them clean up too.

400
Give an example of a conversation starter.
Any reasonable answer (Typical conversation starters are unacceptable.)
400

What is a way I can indicate I want to change the topic of conversation to a related topic?

Maybe something like "Oh that reminds me of..." "And did you know..." "On a related note..." "Since we're talking about...."

500
Give an example of disinterested body language.
Looking away Slouching Turning away Fidgeting Any reasonable example
500
What are the four steps to active listening?
Paying attention, Understanding, Remembering, and Responding
500

If my friend is noticeably upset about something, I should _______because_______. If it is my acquaintance or a peer, I would ___________ instead.

Check in with them and try to help them feel better because they are my friend; be nice to them and ask if they are okay

500
Why is it important for you to end a conversation appropriately?
Any reasonable answer.
500

Why is it important to have good conversation skills?

Any reasonable answer. It might include: Builds a positive impression, strengthens relationships, helps you make friends ....