Conversation Starters
TRUE OR FALSE: It is okay to start a conversation with someone no matter what they are doing or where you are.
FALSE. Sometimes, it is inappropriate to start a conversation if you are somewhere where people shouldn't be talking or if the person is busy.
Hello. How are you?
TRUE OR FALSE: When someone is talking to me, it is okay for me to be looking at my phone and ignoring them.
FALSE. When someone is talking to you, you should be listening.
TRUE OR FALSE: I can talk about the weather with anyone.
True. The weather is a neutral topic that you can talk about with anyone.
TRUE OR FALSE: The best way to end a conversation is to just walk away without saying anything.
FALSE. You should never just walk away from someone who is talking to you unless you feel unsafe.
If someone has headphones in, should you start a conversation with them?
Most of the time, no. They are busy with something. If you want to talk to them, you can ask them if they want to talk but you should let them know it's okay if they don't want to.
Should you hug people as a greeting that you do not know well.
No. It might make them uncomfortable. Instead, you can give a handshake or just use your words.
I should listen with my _ _ _ _ and my ears.
Body.
TRUE OR FALSE: We should share private information with strangers and acquaintances.
FALSE. We should only share private information with people that we trust like our best friends, family, or professionals.
Say goodbye in another language!
Adios! Arrivederci. Au Revoir.
If someone is upset about something, what is something you can say or ask to start a conversation with them?
Say hello is another language!
Hola. Ciao. Bonjour.
I should be _ _ _ _ _ _ _ up straight when someone is talking to me and not slouching.
Sitting/ standing
What is something that you can talk about with your friends?
Movies, current events, music, the weather, etc.
If someone is making you _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ then it is okay to end the conversation immediately.
Uncomfortable
How would you start a conversation with someone who speaks ASL if you do not know sign language?
Write it down. Ask for help from someone who does speak ASL
If you see someone you know across the room, what can you do as a greeting?
Wave or smile.
If I am listening with my body, what does that mean?
I am facing the person, making eye contact, not using technology, and focusing on what they are saying.
If a topic is making someone uncomfortable then I should... 1)Keep talking about it and ignore their feelings. 2) Talk about something else and apologize for making them uncomfortable. 3) Talk about something else but not apologize for making them uncomfortable.
2) Talk about something else and apologize for making them uncomfortable.
What is something you can say to end a conversation?
It was nice talking to you. I have to go. It was good seeing you. We should catch up another time. Etc.
Start a conversation and role play one with someone in the room.
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How can you greet these different types of people? Name one way per person: Mailman, your parents, a friend, someone in your group.
Mailman: hello/ a wave. Your parents: a hug. A friend: high five, hello, what's up. Someone in your group: Hello, good morning.
Name what you should be doing with each body part while someone is talking to you: Eyes, Mouth, Hands, Feet, Posture.
Eyes looking at the person. Mouth quiet. Hands still, no fidgeting. Feet quiet, not walking away or making excess noise. Posture straight, to show you're paying attention and being respectful.
Strangers: General things that don't reveal private information. Friends: More personal things like places you guys go together or interests that you share. Best Friends: Personal and private things and general things. Family: Anything that you are comfortable with.
What is a sign that a conversation is starting to end?
Both people are running of things to talk about. The conversation 'feels' over. You don't want to talk anymore. You have something else you need to do.