People Skills
You want to talk to your friend. What should you do first?
1. Interrupt what they're doing to tell them a story
2. Gain their attention & greet them.
2. Gain their attention & greet them.
Demonstrate this with a classmate.
what is body language?
A nonverbal way of communicating.
Your friend says, "I went to the arcade this weekend." What can you say to respond?
Option 1: Why do you like chocolate chip cookies?
Option 2: That's cool! What was your favorite game?
That's cool! What was your favorite game?
You should follow this conversation rule to show that you are interested in the topic that someone is talking about. If you don't follow this rule, people might think you are rude or self-centered.
What is "staying on topic"?
You find a cat and want to be allowed to keep it. Think of 3 different things you could say to your mom to convince her to let you keep the cat.
Mom could we keep this lost cat.
I will help take care of the cat.
If we can't keep it, can we find a good home for the cat?
After you greet a peer, what is the best way to continue the conversation?
1. Ask a question
2. Give them a compliment and walk away
1. Ask a question
Examples: How's it going? How are you? How's your day been?
what are 2 examples of body language we can look for?
facial expressions (Smiling, frowning, yawning)
Posture (standing straight, facing you, head up)
Your mom says, "I have had a hard day." What can you say to respond?
What happened?
In order to find common interests with someone, during a conversation you should try and...
trade information
There is a new student in your class. You've already said "Hello," "How are you," and you've introduced yourself. Think of 3 different things you could say next.
how old are you?
do you like to play _____?
what did you bring for lunch today?
Two ways I can tell a person wants to be in a conversation with me are....
1. they are facing towards me
2. they are actively listening to me
3. They are making statements/asking me questions
what is an example of body language that show someone is feeling upset?
frowning, crying, yelling, putting head down
You want to play with your sister. She says, "I want to play Pop the Pig" but you want to play Monopoly. What can you say to respond?
Let's compromise! First, we'll play Pop the Pig, then we'll play Monopoly.
When someone is talking and you show that you are listening by saying comments like, "Same! Cool! or Wow!" you are using this conversation skill.
"active listening"
what are 3 qualities of a bad friend?
You're having a conversation with your friend, but it is time for you to leave for lunch. How could you end the conversation?
"I have to go to lunch. I'll talk to you later!"
what kind of body language could show us someone is happy?
smiling, laughing, head held up high
You are having a conversation with your teacher about the spring break coming up. Your teacher is asking you questions about where you will go, what you will do and who you will be with. How do you keep the conversation going?
Ask your teacher questions about his/her break
Make sure you do this before starting any conversation!!!!
say "Hello", and introduce yourself if you have not met them before
what are 3 qualities of a good friend?
kind, funny, honest
You want to join a conversation with two of your friends who are talking. What do you do?
Wait for a pause in conversation and make a connected comment or ask an on-topic question.
If you are talking to someone who is facing towards the door, keeps looking down, is not answering your questions, what can we assume based on their body language?
that they are not interested in having a conversation right now?
Your friend says, "I can't wait to go to Florida for vacation!"
what is a question can you ask him about his trip?
1. Who are you going with? / Who are you going to visit?
2. What are you going to do in Florida? / What do you like about Florida?
3. Where in Florida are you going?
4. When will you be going to Florida? / When are you coming back?
5. Why do you go to Florida? / Why do you like to go to Florida?
When starting a conversation, if you don't know a person's interests you can always ask them a question about these things...
What are what do you like to play, read, or do outside?
Your friends are talking about playing soccer but you really want to talk about the new Mario video game. What should you do?
Talk about soccer with them and then say ask them if they have seen the new Mario video game.