Definitions
They help us communicate without using our words.
What are Social Cues?
Elina sees her friend Allison at the park. What should Elina do?
What is greet Allison/Say Hello?
An imaginary barrier around a person in which if someone breaks that barrier it makes the person feel uncomfortable and the person may try to back up and create more space away from the speaker.
What is personal space?
Tone of Voice, language and speaking
What is verbal cues?
True or False: If someone doesn't respond to my question, I should repeatedly ask them until they answer.
What is false? (You should wait for the person to be ready to answer and/or politely say "excuse me" and ask the question again)
Where the gaze of the communication parter is oriented.
What is eye contact?
Elina started talking to Allison, but Allison kept looking away and wasn't answering Elina's questions. What should Elina do? Discuss with your team.
What is end the conversation?
You notice that your friend looks sad. What can you do to help them?
What is: Ask if they're ok, ask if they need space, tell a funny joke (if appropriate) and/or ask what they need from you to best support them?
Nonverbal social cues that can show how a person is feeling. You read them by looking at their face and body.
What is Body Language?
Elina's friend Allison was telling Elina about her dog being sick. Elina kept looking at her phone instead of at Allison. What should Elina have done instead? Discuss with your team.
What is make eye contact/active listening?
What should you look at to read someone's social cues?
What is their face and body?
What a person says and how they say it.
What are Verbal Cues?
What is respect Allison's personal space? & What is tell Elina she needs some space/is too close?
Why is it important to read social cues correctly?
What is it helps us know how to react in social situations, have effective communication, and/or build relationships?
They can be facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and gestures.
What are Social Cues?
Elina keeps interrupting Allison when she is trying to talk. Allison keeps trying to say "excuse me", but Elina keeps interrupting her. Allison is getting very frustrated. What should ALLISON do? Discuss with your team.
What is end the conversation?
Why is it important to stay on topic during a conversation?
What is because it makes the other person happy and shows you're interested in the conversation?