Introductions
An example of an appropriate greeting
Hi, Hello, Hey
Reason to give compliments
It's nice, it's a great way to make friends, most people like compliments, or any other relevant answer
When to say thanks
When someone does something for you
When should we ask for help?
If something is frustrating or hard or we just don't know how to do it.
First step to having a conversation
Find someone to talk to!
A time when you do not want to greet someone
When they're in the middle of a conversation, when they're busy, when they're not paying attention, etc.
Things to do when giving a compliment
Be sincere, be genuine, be appropriate, etc.
Why we say thanks
It's nice, it's polite, it builds friendships, etc.
Who to ask for help
Someone you know, someone who is good at something
What you should do after you tell someone something you find interesting
Ask what they think
Practice: Model introducing yourself to your team mate!
Team gets points as long as they are able to introduce by giving their name, asking someone else's and/or saying something about themselves
When to give compliments
- when someone is sad, when having a conversation, when trying to make friends etc.
What to include when you say thanks
what you are thanking them for
When not to ask for help
When you already know how to do something and/or it's something you just don't want to do.
Example of an off topic statement when someone asks "Did you see The Avengers?"
- anything that is off topic
What comes after introduction
Conversation, small talk
An example of a good compliment, and a bad compliment
Good compliments: Something appropriate.
Bad compliment: either something that is not appropriate, or not actually a compliment
What an insincere thanks looks like
Player models an insincere thanks by being sarcastic or lack luster
Why asking for help is important
Builds friendships and trust, makes things easier, allows us to learn
Example of something that would be on topic if someone says: "I really like to eat pizza"
Hint: "Me too" on its own does not count but maybe you could ask a follow up.
Anything relevant to on topic, other than "yeah me too"
Practice! Introduce someone to your partner and vice versa
Compliment someone here!
Points are awarded if a sincere and appropriate compliment is given.
What a good thank you looks like if someone gave you chocolate (or something else you like)
Player models a correct thank you for ___
with sincere tone of voice and smile
Practice: Ask for help!
Name something you don't know how to do, or something that's difficult and practice asking someone here for help
Points are awarded as long as help is asked for politely
Practice: try starting a short conversation with your partner
Points are awarded for having an on topic conversation of at least 3 exchanges.