Trading Information
What is the goal of trading information?
To find common interests
Why is it important to listen to your friends?
So you know how to respond to what they're saying and to show that I care what they're talking about
What is a cover story?
A reason for calling, texting, or messaging someone. A reason for ending a phone call or conversation.
Why is it important to keep your cool when handling an argument?
So you don't get too upset, do something you might regret
Why is it important to be a little more serious when first getting to know someone?
They don't know my sense of humor yet, they may think I'm making fun of them, or they may think I'm weird.
How do you know if someone is interested in talking to you? (Name 2 ways)
They are LOOKING at me, FACING me, and TALKING to me
Why is it a good idea to ask open-ended questions?
To keep the conversation going
What is cold calling someone?
Practice repeating someone's statement back to them:
"It makes me feel frustrated and upset when you break my things. I paid $50 for these headphones and it took me a long time to save up for them."
"It sounds like it took you a long time to save that money, and I would be frustrated too."
What could be the problem with repeating jokes who have already heard them?
It's boring
What is trading information?
Asking the other person about himself or herself in order to find common interests
Why is teasing risky behavior when first talking to someone?
-They might not understand your sense of humor when first meeting you
-It might make them feel bad
What is the most messages you should leave without getting a response?
2
Why should we avoid telling the other person they're wrong in an argument?
It will only escalate it
What's the problem with telling dirty jokes?
They make other people uncomfortable, they are offensive, and I could get a bad reputation
Getting to personal when first trading information with someone could make them feel __________
uncomfortable
List one example of appropriate BODY BOUNDARIES when talking with someone.
Don't stand too close or too far away
True or False: It is safe to accept friend requests from complete strangers online.
False.
Why is it important to keep your cool even if you don't solve the argument?
The goal is to end the argument, not prove someone is right/wrong
What are types of humor feedback and which is GOOD humor feedback?
Not laughing at all / Giving a courtesy laugh / Laughing at you / Laughing with you
Why is it important to find common interests with others?
Common interests are the foundation of friendships. If I have common interests with someone, we can enjoy that common interest together.
Think of a follow-up question for 'what kind of movies do you like?'
Have you seen any good movies lately?
Where do you watch movies?
What is the last movie you saw?
-unsafe
-information could be shared with others
What is a way to say you're sorry without admitting you did something wrong?
"I'm sorry that happened"
"I'm sorry your feelings got hurt"
What are the four topics you should NEVER joke about?
Race / Religion / Sexual orientation / Learning ability