Conversation Basics
What is a conversation?
A talk between 2 or more people where ideas are traded and shared
What is a topic?
A topic is the idea or subject of the conversation
What is an inside thought?
What does being a good listener mean?
It means trying not to get side tracked in a conversation, trying to listen to what the speaker is saying, etc.
What does unspoken/unwritten rules mean in conversations?
It means rules that a majority of people follow in a conversation and they usually are rules that are said
What is a conversation hog?
Someone who talks for a majority of the conversation and doesn't let anyone else talk
What does staying on topic mean?
It means talking about the starting topic until the other person is also ready to move on to another topic
Why is it important to try not to say inside thoughts?
Sometimes, our inside thoughts can hurt other people's feelings
What are some ways of being a better listener?
Removing any distractions (TV, phone, toys, etc.)
Not interrupting
What is personal space?
Personal space is like a bubble around a person
Most people like to keep a distance from others, that is personal space
Which one of these is the right thing to try to do in a conversation?
A. Ignore the other person
B. Respect the other person's opinions
C. Leave without saying goodbye
B. Respect the other person's opinions is always very important in any conversation
How do you stay on topic?
Listen to what the other person is saying; make comments or ask questions about what they’re saying
What is the correct thing to say to a friend in this conversation?
Your friend: "I love frogs"
You:
A: "Um why, they're weird"
B: "Oh, cool!"
C: "Ew I don't want to be your friend any more"
B: "Oh, cool!"
Even if you don't share the same opinion as someone else, it doesn't mean you need to be mean about it. You can share your opinion without being mean, or you don't have to share your opinion at all
Using eye contact, nodding, listening
What are boundaries?
Rules to follow regarding other people's preferences like personal space, not asking too many personal questions, not looking over someone's shoulder, etc.
What is a good way to start a conversation?
Introduce yourself, say hello, ask how the other person is doing
What is 1 example of a conversation topic?
What is the correct thing to say to a friend in this conversation?
Your friend: "Marvel movies are some of my favorite movies"
You:
A: "I'm not friends with anyone who like Marvel"
B: "Um, why? They're terrible"
C: "I haven't liked them that much but I'm glad you do"
C: "I haven't liked them that much but I'm glad you do"
What are some questions you can ask when someone is talking to you about something important?
And then what happened? How do you feel about that?
What is important when thinking about hygeine?
Showering, brushing your hair, wearing deodorant, clipping your nails, wearing fresh clothes, etc.
What is 1 way you can get better at conversations?
Practice listening more, try asking questions more, speak slower if you're a fast talker, etc.
How do you change topics?
If you’re done talking about something, make comments about what the other person is saying but don’t add anything new. Soon, one of you can bring up something else
What is the correct thing to say to a friend in this conversation?
Your friend: "I really like learning about space and the stars"
You:
A: "That's great, what is your favorite thing about space?"
B: "Okay, nerd"
C: "This is why you're not cool"
A: "That's great, what is your favorite thing about space?"
Why is it important to be a good listener?
It shows the person who is talking that you care about what they have to say, that you care about the person and their feelings, etc.
What is body language and how is it helpful in a conversation?
Body language is the movements and facial expressions of a person
Body language can help show us how a person feels even if they're not saying it out loud