Trading Information
What is trading information?
What is this an example of when starting conversations?
Using a book to include yourself in the conversation
Using a prop to initiate conversations
What is the first step in asking for contact information?
a.Trade information multiple times
b. Find common interests
c. Suggest exchanging contact information
a.
When preparing for get-togethers, you don't have to worry if your space is messy... true or false?
False!
Questions!
This person is interested in the conversation... true or false?
They are smiling, opening the circle towards you and asking you questions
True!
What does it mean to give a cover story for contact?
Use a story to form the baseline of contact e.g. We should practise soccer together this weekend, what is your phone number?
How do you make sure get-togethers are going ahead?
make a follow up call or text to finalise plans
As a percentage, how much should you be contributing to the conversation?
50%
If you are entering a group conversation about Stranger Things, how can you mention the topic?
You could ask a question, make a comment or give a compliment.
E.g. Have you watched the latest season? (Question)
I've watched that show, season three was my favourite (Comment)
It's so cool that you watch Stranger Things too! (Compliment)
What is the first step in ending video calls?
a. tell them it was nice talking
b. say goodbye
c. wait for a pause
c. wait for a pause
We want to wait for a pause in conversation so we can say goodbye and it was nice to chat
Fill in the blanks for beginning in person get-togethers:
1. greet your guest
2. _______
3. introduce them
4. show them ____
5. offer _____
6. ask what they ____
invite them in, around, food and drink, want to do
How can you tell when you are accepted in the conversation?
(3 parts)
1. Good eye contact
2. Body language is facing towards you
3. Verbal signs such as talking to you nicely and asking you questions
Scenario:
Three friends are talking about go karting. Toby is watching from a distance and decides to enter the conversation. Toby introduces himself into the group setting by asking "what is everyone's favourite sushi?"
What social error has Toby made?
Toby did not successfully identify the topic (go karting)
Finish the sentence...
Only share online what you're willing for ____ to read, ____ or _____
Only share online what you're willing for ANYONE to read, HEAR or SEE
What are three rules for during get-togethers?
1. give compliments
2. be loyal
3. don't invite other people unexpectedly
4. don't tease your friends
5. stick up for your friends
6. don't police your friends
7. don't ignore your friends
What is the odd one out and why?
Being a conversation hog, finding common interests, getting too personal
Finding common interests is the odd one out... why? Because that is a good thing to do in conversations, the rest of the answers are errors!
Fill in the blanks for the steps for entering group conversations:
1. listen to the conversation
2. watch from a _____
3. use a prop
4. identify the ____
5. find a ____ interest
6. move closer
6. mention the ____
7. Assess ____
8. introduce yourself
distance, topic, common, topic, interest,
What is one social error people make when leaving voicemails?
1. Not saying who you're calling for
2. Not saying who you are
3. Not leaving a cover story for why you're calling
4. Not saying goodbye
Steve has to leave his get-together with Jack so he waits for a pause in their activity and says "I have to get going, I have a soccer game this afternoon!"
what is this an example of?
giving a cover story for ending the get-together