Starting/Ending Conversations
What is one way to greet a friend?
"Hey." "Hi." "Hello." "What's up?" "How are you?"
True or False: You should listen carefully to the person who is speaking.
True
What are some ways to you show you are paying attention to someone?
Eye contact, body orientation, head up, sit up
Name 2 activities you can do with your friends outside of school.
Watch movies, eat a meal, play games, play sports, etc.
Zena is waiting in line at the grocery store. She is behind a mom with three kids. All of the kids are yelling, and Zena asks the mom if she can try to control her kids.
Is this comment appropriate or inappropriate?
This comment is... Inappropriate
This is an inappropriate thing to say to the mom. We do not know why the kids are yelling; however, saying this comment to the mom is not going to help, and it comes across as rude.
You just met someone new. What should you do first?
Say hello and introduce yourself.
Your friend says, "Hi, how are you today?" What can you say to keep the conversation going?
"I'm good. How are you?"
How does this person feel: head down, frowning, face in hands?
Sad/upset
You should pick an activity that your friend doesn't like. True or false?
False
Jasper notices that his teacher's jeans are really tight. He looks at her says, "Those are the tightest jeans I've ever seen."
Is this comment appropriate or inappropriate?
This comment is... Inappropriate
It is extremely inappropriate to comment on how tight someone's clothing is-- especially a teacher's outfit. While the jeans may be tight, it is not Jasper's job to point this out to his teacher.
Think of a conversation starter to use with a friend.
Examples: "How is your day so far?", "What are you doing this weekend?" Ask about their interests, like "Have you tried any new restaurants lately?"
To keep a conversation going, you should: a) ignore the speaker b) ask a follow-up question c) look away.
b) ask a follow-up question
How does this person feel: loud voice, hands on hips/folded tightly over chest, eyebrows down?
Angry
You can make plans by: a) calling/texting a friend b) asking them in person c) both
c) both - calling/texting a friend or asking a friend in person
Rachel and Jasmine are best friends. Rachel tells Jasmine that she looks tired and asks if she is okay?
Is this an appropriate or inappropriate comment?
This comment is... Appropriate.
Rachel and Jasmine are best friends. It is fine to ask your best friend if she is okay because she looks tired. This is showing that you care about your friend.
A friend is talking to you in the hallway. You need to go get back to class. What could you say to end the conversation?
"Sorry, I have to get going." "I have to get to class, but I'll talk to you later."
To keep a conversation going you can: a) ask about the other person's interests b) talk about yourself the whole time c) be quiet.
a) ask about the other person's interests
How does this person feel: tapping feet, shuffling things from side to side, rolling eyes?
Impatient, bored, irritated, not interested, annoyed
Name 3 things you need to know when making plans with a friend.
(1) what you're doing, (2) where you're going, (3) what day & time you're meeting, (4) how you're getting there, (5) what it costs, (6) your friend's phone number
Sasha walks into History class and notices her teacher looks tired. She tells her teacher her face looks very tired.
Is this an appropriate or inappropriate comment?
This comment is... Inappropriate.
Even if Sasha's teacher looks tired, it still isn't okay to tell her teacher this. These kind of comments are better for family and close friends. A teacher may not like you telling them they look tired. It may embarrass or discourage them.
After talking to a friend for a few minutes, your friend is now looking at his watch anxiously and backing away. What could you say?
"Oh, do you have to go?"
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 movies lately?"
Show the class how it looks when you are confused.
Hands up, eyebrows furrowed
Make plans with a teammate. Act it out. Remember to include WHAT YOU'RE DOING, WHERE YOU'RE GOING, and WHAT TIME.
Example: Friend, would you like to go bowling at Lucky Strike with me this Saturday at 7:30 PM? It costs $10. My mom can drive me there.
Conner's mom just got a new job. He tells his mom, "I'm so proud of you."
Is this comment appropriate or inappropriate?
This comment is... Appropriate
This is a nice and encouraging thing to say to his mom. This will make Conner's mom feel happy.