Reframe with Empathy
Small Talk
Thank You
Hodge Podge
BDA
100

The impact of using  ‘I’m Sorry’ multiple times causes what?

What is 

  • Not confident 

  • Not feeling appreciated

  • Not authentic 

  • Less powerful

100

Small talk needs to be scripted in order to fair and effective? True or False?

False! Small talk should be natural and is a way to establish a connection with someone and create the foundation for a more meaningful relationship

100

A meaningful thank you requires eye contact, nice tone of voice and what else?

What is proper/attentive body language 

100

There are 4 major blood types: A, O, AB and what 

What is: B blood type 

100

Offering drinks/snacks, monitoring for donor reactions, sharing promotions and soliciting feedback. 

What is canteen/hospitality 

200

Instead of saying  "I’m sorry you’ve been waiting so long", you can say what? 

What is Thank you for your patience 

200

Some great and neutral topics to spark small talk are what? 

What is Sports, Weather, Movies, and TV Shows 

200

The benefits of a meaningful thank is to show that you are in control? True or False? 

False! The benefits of a meaningful thank you is motivate, build trust, engage and build trust 

200
Registration, health history, phblebotomy and canteen is the process of what? 

What is blood donation/donor flow

200

Greet donors, explain the donation process as necessary and assist with initial intake and hand offs through the blood donation process, manage donor flow and direct donors to Check-In. 

What is Registration? 

300

Instead of saying: "I’m sorry you are not able to donate today", you can say what?

What is Thank you for coming in to donate today.   

300

To get the most out of your interactions, keep it simple. Every interaction doesn’t have to be long, it just needs to be meaningful. How can small talk be meaningful? 

What is:

Positive Mindset, be present, start with heart, show positive intent, say their name (and yours), and share and show appreciation


300

Setting this tone among our team needs to be a conscience effort for every member of our team.

What is Appreciation 

300

The universal blood type that is mostly used for surgeries and on ambulances is

What is Type O-

300

Donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. 

What is rapid pass 

400

Instead of saying "I’m sorry you were deferred", you can say what?

What is Thank you for your time and effort 

400

FREE SPACE! 

 "Communication is a skill you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. If you're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of every area of your life"

^Brian Tracy

400

Achieving an environment of appreciation starts with focusing on being present and having a positive this..

What is positive mindset or attitude 

400

A donation that is used to allow you to safely donate two units of red blood cells during one donation while returning your plasma and platelets to you.  

What is a Power Red Donation? 

400

The team that collect blood from donors during the donation process 

What is Collection Staff 

500

The value of a meaningful ‘Thank you’ makes you feel what?

What is:

  • Feel appreciated

  • Feel Seen

  • Feel heard

  • Valued

500

Small talk is appreciated and valued in most cases. True or False? 

True! Most donors, collections staff and other volunteers appreciate friendly conversation. Small talk can be used to enhance the overall experience. 
500

Seek to understand what they are trying to tell you and Observing the other person’s non-verbal communications is doing what? 

Listening to Learn 

500

 The first medical director for the Red Cross

Who is Dr Charles Drew 

500

FREE SPACE 

Pro Tip:  Self-awareness is key to  improvement.

We can help each other be more present by being more present.