Conversational Skills
The most important part of a conversation is to
Trade Information
The reason why you are calling or hanging up is a
cover story
Buzz word for joining a group conversation
slipping in
When people aren’t playing by the rules:
a. Nicely remind them what the rules are
OR
b. Don’t referee them
a. Nicely remind them what the rules are
When someone teases you, the best thing to do is:
a. Ignore them and walk away
OR
b. Act like what they said didn’t bother you
b. Act like what they said didn’t bother you
The goal of trading information is to
find common interests
When calling a peer, you should...
a. Avoid cold calling
OR
b. let them do most of the talking
Avoid cold calling
FIRST thing you should do when slipping into a conversation is:
a. Make a comment
OR
b. watch and listen
b. Watch and listen
"Good Game"
If someone is cyber bullying you, it’s a good idea to defend yourself and fight back:
a. TRUE
OR
b. FALSE
a. TRUE
When you FIRST get to know someone, it is important to be...
a. funny
OR
b. serious at first
b. serious at first
How many times in a row should we call/text if someone doesn't answer?
2
Name an appropriate place to make a friend
classes, lunch, after school activities, bus, clubs, or sports.
Give ONE example of how to praise someone during a game...
ex:
"nice move", "nice try" etc.
If another kid teases you or calls you a name, you should:
a. Give a teasing comeback (tease-the-tease)
OR
b. Tell an adult
a. Give a teasing comeback (tease-the-tease)
Which one is a rule for having a two-way conversation?
a. Be an interviewer
OR
b. share the conversation
b. share the conversation
Give an example of a cover story.
Any reason for calling or reason for hanging up.
If you try to join a group conversation and the people reject you, you should:
a: give a cover story
OR
b: keep repeating what you said.
a: Give a cover story
What is a "ball hog" in sports?
Someone who does not pass or share the ball with others
Give an example of "tease the tease"
Whatever!, Anyway..., Big Deal....
Give a good example of an open-ended question.
Any question that the person's answer can be extended and lead to more conversation.
How do you know if someone gives you permission to call them?
They give you their phone number
5/10
Give an example of a "poor sport"
Someone who sulks, gets angry when losing, leaves the game before finishing
etc.
After giving a comeback "tease the tease" I should...
a. turn and walk away
OR
b. come up with an insult for the teaser to make them feel bad
a. turn and walk away