Buzzwords
Someone who takes over a conversation and doesn't let the other person talk
What is...a conversation hog?
Friendship is a.....
Choice! Not everyone gets to be friends with us and we don't get to be friends with everyone.
Justin Beiber
What are teaser's looking for? Why do they tease people?
A reaction!
When you learn new things from other people; one of the goals of a conversation.
What is.... trading information?
What are two things we can do once we find a common interest with a potential friend?
- plan a future hang out based on the common interest
- start a conversation in the future about the common interest
- compliment the person
What snacks did we have each week?
Timbits, NOT TimBeibs...
When should we say sorry when handling arguments?
Anytime, because we're Canadians!
hobbies or interests that are the same as someone else.
What are.... common interests
Body language, Eye contact, and Verbal cues (BEV)
Ways to assess interest
Before joining a conversation!
What is the first step in handling a disagreement?
Keep your cool!
This is also the first step when we're not accepted into a conversation.
a reason for leaving a conversation
What is... a cover story
What are the steps to joining a conversation?
Watch/Listen
Join (wait for a pause)
Assess interest
5 out of 10 or half of the time
How can you show someone you're listening to them when they're upset?
Repeat what they said, "It sounds like you're....frustrated, angry, upset, sad, mad.."
"Whatever!, Anyway...., Big deal!, So what!, Who cares?"; things we say to verbal bullies/teasers
What are... teasing comebacks?
When you correct someone or tell them what to do
What is... policing.
Bonus: should we police others?
What two things might happen when we try to join a conversation?
1. they won't accept you (5 out of 10 times)
2. they will accept you
Who should we use teasing comebacks with?
only peers/verbal teasers!
NOT teachers, parents, or physical bullies!