NON VERBAL LANGUAGE
Demonstrate a facial expression that shows you're excited!
What is:
Eyebrows are high
Eyes are open
Mouth is big
Appropriate times to start a conversation
What is:
When someone is not busy
When someone is smiling
Sitting alone at a lunch table etc...
A friend comes up to you and says "how was your weekend?" Answer this in a way that keeps the conversation going.
My weekend was good. I played video games and visited some family. what did you get up to this weekend?
Name 2 clues that lets you know someone is ready to end a conversation
What is:
They are looking away or yawning and look bored
They keep looking at the time
They keep giving you one word answers
The emotion someone is likely feeling if they are speaking with a high tone/pitch, fast rate, loud volume
Excited
Demonstrate a facial expression that shows you're angry
What is:
Eyes are slanted and together
Eyes are small
Mouth is closed (scrunched)
These are appropriate ways of getting someone's attention.
What is:
Say “hi”
Say their name
Say Excuse me
Tap them on the shoulder
Someone is talking about something that you are not very interested in, but you want to keep talking to them, what could you do? What would you say?
Shift the topic
You can say things like: "by the way", "also", "did you hear?", "that reminds me", "speaking of" etc...
3 things to say instead of "goodbye".
What is:
See you soon
Talk to you later
Have a nice day
Etc...
Cues that let us know that it's our turn to talk in a conversation.
What is:
The other person asks a question
The other person stops talking and looks at you
The other person is nodding
Demonstrate body language that suggests you are bored or uninterested in what someone is saying.
What is:
Rolling eyes, looking away, not facing the person who is talking, yawning...
Appropriate topics to bring up in a conversation
What is:
A new movie
A book you read
Game you played
What you did on the weekend
Your friend tells you they're going to Niagara falls this weekend. Provide an example of an on topic comment/question.
What is:
Who are you going with or various answers
One thing you could say to end a conversation that you want to continue another time
What is:
Let's catch up again soon. Talk to you tomorrow. etc..
DAILY DOUBLE: Disagreeing respectfully means following these steps.
What is:
Keep your cool
Listen to the other person
Explain your side or make a comment
Agree to disagree
Cues that can tell you how a person might be feeling
What is:
Face (eyebrows, eyes and mouth)
Body (hands, legs and shoulders)
Voice (high tone and low tone of voice)
Inappropriate topics to bring up in a conversation
What is:
Personal information
Where you live (if you just met), any medical information
What you did in the washroom
Marks on a test
What is:
Asking for clarification "sorry, I didn't hear that, can you say it again?"
Making a comment to show you're interested "cool", "that's awesome!"
Examples of two short explanations you can say if you have to end a conversation
What is:
I have to go now
I better get going
My parent is here
It’s dinner time
I need to go now
I am going to go to class
I have to do my homework now
The emotion someone is likely feeling if the are speaking with a low tone/pitch, slow rate, low volume
What is:
Sad, tired, bored
Demonstrate body language that shows you are actively listening to someone while in a conversation.
What is:
nodding your head yes, smiling and making eye contact, facing your body towards the person who is talking
You can say this after saying "hi" or "hello" when starting a conversation.
What is a question or a comment
4 types of comments you can make in a conversation and an example of each
What is:
Supportive or Exclamation
Connective Comment
Compliment
Echoing Comment
Something you can say if you just don't want to talk to someone anymore.
What is:
Sorry, I have to get going.
When discussing a topic, this is something you can say if you don't agree with what someone says
What is:
“Thank you for letting me know”
“Maybe next time”
“I don’t see it that way, but I understand why you do”
“That’s okay, we don’t always have to like the same stuff”