Conversation Skills

Conversation Skills

100

When trying to make friends, you should always try to find common ______________.

Interests

200

When someone else is talking to us, we need to use our ears and brain to make sure we are ______________.

Listening

300

Saying something that makes other people feel good, special, or appreciated.

Compliments

500

This is a conversation rule you should always follow if you don't want people to think you're dominating the conversation.

What taking turns talking?

Conversation & Social Skills

100

You should follow this conversation rule to show that you are interested in the topic that someone is talking about. If you don't follow this rule, people might think you are rude or self-centered. 

What "stay on topic"?

300

When someone is talking and you show that you are listening by saying comments like, "same! cool or wow" you are using this conversation skill. 

What is active listening? 

400

Make sure you do this before starting any conversation!!!!

What is say hello?

500

When starting a conversation, if you don't know a person's interests you can always ask them a question about these three things...

What is past, present, and future?

Other

100

This skill is anything a person does to keep themselves calm or calm down after a stressful event?

What is a coping skill?

200

This coping skills can be used anytime and anywhere and really only requires your lungs, mouth, nose, and of course attention!

What is deep breathing?

400

This is when a person feels so frustrated they can't decide what to do so they don't do anything

What is getting stuck  ? 

500

This is a coping skill that can be practice anytime and anywhere that involves being present in the moment and acknowledging your thoughts and feelings WITHOUT any judgement. 

What is mindfulness or being mindful?