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Greetings
Keeping it Going
Nonverbal Communication
Small Talk
Ending a Conversation
100
What is one way to greet a friend?
Hey, Hi, What's up?, How are you?
100

How can we show a person that we are listening and interested in the conversation? 

Looking towards them, actively listening and asking appropriate follow up questions and making appropriate on topic comments 

100
How do you show you are paying attention?
eye contact, head up, sit up
100

What is small talk?

Light and friendly conversation that only lasts a few minutes - can be a good way to get to know someone and fill an awkward silence! 

100

Gotta go See you later Later, dude Peace out Who could you say this to

a friend

200

1)Is it appropriate to greet a manager by saying, "Yo, what's up?" 2) How should you greet your manager

Hi, How are you? or Goodmorning etc.

200

Your manager says, "Hi, how are you today?" What can you say to keep the conversation going?

I'm good. How are you?

200
How does this person feel? head down, frowning, crying, face in hands
sad, upset
200

Give 1 example of a small talk conversation topic

weather, weekend plans, sports, recent/upcoming events, tv/movies, holidays, COVID

200
Bye. Nice talking with you. Who could you say this to?
teacher, boss
300
Think of a conversation starter to use with a friend. (Hint: remember to think about their interests)
Examples: Hey. What are you doing this weekend?, Have you seen any good movies lately?, What's your favorite song?, etc
300

What are two ways to keep a conversation going?

Ask a question, make a comment 

300
How does this person feel? Voice is louder, hands are on hips or folded tightly over chest, eyes are smaller or squinted, eyebrows down
angry
300

Give another example of a small talk topic 

weather, weekend plans, sports, recent/upcoming events, tv/movies, holidays, COVID

300

If you are in a conversation and no longer want to talk to the person, what can you say to them?

I have to go, talk to you later. 

400

2 part question: 1)Is it appropriate to high five a manager when saying hello? 2) What gesture should you use to greet your boss?

1) No 2) handshake

400

List one question and one comment in response to the following: I had a terrible day yesterday. 

Comment - Oh no! I'm sorry to hear that.

Question: What happened? 

400
How does this person feel? Tapping feet, shuffling things from side to side, rolling eyes
impatient, bored, not interested
400

Give an example of how you could start a conversation about the weather. 

I'm so happy spring is here! It is finally warm. 

400

James is giving you one word responses and keeps looking at his phone. What is he communicating? What should you say to him? 

He wants to end the conversation 

500
You just met someone new. What should you do first?
Say hi and introduce yourself.
500

A friend asks you what you are doing this weekend. You answered, "I'm going to a movie." What can you say next to keep the conversation going? 

What are you doing this weekend? Have you seen any good movies lately?

500

Show how it looks when you are confused

hands up, eyebrows furrowed

500

Give an example of how you could start a conversation about a recent or upcoming event. 

What are you doing this weekend,

How has your week been?

How was your weekend? 

500

A friend is talking to you at work. You need to leave to finish something off. What could you say to end the conversation?

Sorry, I have to finish off some work. I'll talk to you later.