conversation skills
What is a conversation?
A talk between 2 or more people where ideas are traded or shared
What makes a good friend?
Reliable, trustworthy, caring, kind, respectful, supportive
What is a savings account?
A bank account that you put money into that accumulates interest
What is a budget?
A way to track your expenses, spending, savings and your debt
Can you live by yourself without creating a budget for all of the expenses?
NO, you will not be able to afford it! You must plan ahead!
What can a conversation be about?
Common interests, hobbies, movies, school, favorite things, everything!
what makes a bad friend?
conversation hogging, not listening to what the person is saying, never asking how the person is, selfish, unreliable
A bank account that has money available when you need it
What is an income?
Money that you take in from a job
What are some important life skills to become an independent adult?
Finance skills, budgeting skills, know how to do laundry, cook, clean, do dishes
What is a conversation hog?
Where people only like to talk and don't let anyone else speak
Why do humans seek friendship and community?
To establish connections, communicating your feelings, to be happy!
What is a debit card?
What is a fixed expense?
An expense that stays the same every month- internet, car insurance, rent
What is a fundamental aspect of healthy living?
Balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, adequate rest and sleep, community building, hobbies
What is important in conversations?
Paying attention to what the other person is saying
Making eye contact (when appropriate)
Responding to what the other person says
Respecting others' opinions
When is it time to end a friendship?
When you feel sad or drained after seeing them, you feel like they don't care about your life, etc
What is a credit card?
A card that takes money from a bank that you now owe
What is a variable expense?
Expenses that change from month to month- groceries, shopping, personal care
What is a benefit of healthy living?
Better physical well-being
improves mental health
higher quality of life
How can we practice conversation skills?
Talk to a friend and ask them for tips and to point out anything that you did wrong
What are some strategies to make friends?
Going out, talking to new people, doing your hobbies and meeting through there, asking questions, friendliness
What is interest?
A percentage of money borrowed that needs to bee paid back
What is debt?
When you owe someone (like the bank) money
What are some common mistakes people make when trying to live a healthy lifestyle?
skipping meals, "fad" diets, sitting at a desk all day, not drinking enough water