Starting Conversations
Give an example on how to start a conversation.
Ask a question, make a comment, use a greeting.
Is your family going on vacation this summer?
What is your favorite kennywood ride?
That's a cool t-shirt, where did you get it?
What examples do you have?
What does it mean to maintain a conversation?
Continuation of comments and/or questions to another person
Keeping a conversation going
Adding exchanges to your conversations
What is an example of a conversation cue and give an example. (bonus star/check!)
Read body language
Read facial expression
Think about what you see and what those actions mean.
Give an example for the bonus!
Give an example of a conversation manner.
Responding to others when they speak to you
Giving compliments/receiving complements
Knowing how and when to apologive
What does it mean to join a conversation?
When 2 or more people are already talking and you walk up to them and begin talking with them
Why is it important to start a conversation with someone?
It helps to create friendships and to be social with others.
It is a good way to get to know someone.
So people will know that you are interested in having conversations.
When your in a social setting you may need to engage in small talk with someone.
Why is it important to use conversation manners?
Shows understanding of what the other person may be thinking/feeling.
Shows respect/appreciation for other people and their kindness.
Prevents conflict or problems.
Why is it important for us to be able to recognize these cues?
To know what to do or say next (asking the other person a questions to make sure they aren't bored, knowing when to change the topic, knowing when someone might need to end a conversation).
Given an example of when we would want to end a conversation appropriately.
When the other person doesn't look interested
You don't feel like talking right now
Your not interested in the conversation
You or the other person have to go back to what you were doing.
Give an example of how to appropriately join a conversation.
Waiting for a pause
Commenting or asking a question based on the topic
Answer questions that the person is asking
Share information about yourself that relates to the topic
Give an example of a conversation topic you'd talk to a friend about that an adult might be less interested in.
Topics and starters will be different for different people (friends, teachers, family).
Give an example of how you would maintain a conversation.
Sharing something similar about yourself.
Asking for more details
Comments and questions should be about the current topic
Give two examples of a conversation cue.
Looking like you are not interested
Looking bored or away or at your phone
Looking confused
In a rush
Give an example of how to end a conversation appropriate AND inappropriately (bonus star/check!)
Being abrupt in leaving "Bye"
Saying "I'm over this conversation, see ya!"
My parents are calling me, can we talk later?"
Hold on for a second, I'll be right back.
Give an example of an inappropriate way to join a conversation.
Interrupting
Saying something rude "I can't believe you actually like that".
Joining by commenting on something unrelated to the topic
What are examples of topics that you would want to avoid in a social situation?
Politics
Personal Problems
Religion
Family Problems
How do you join a conversation in a virtual setting?
use the raise hand function
un-mute yourself
make eye contact and move closer to screen if you were sitting away.