Conversation Information
What does trading information mean?
It means to share or exchange thoughts, ideas, and interests.
if you are asking someone questions about themselves you should also be sharing _____ _____ ______.
Information about yourself!
What is it called when you make comments or ask questions about the topic being discussed?
Staying on topic
What is an acquaintance?
Someone you know but don't know well enough to be a friend
What type of nonverbal communication is looking at a person when you or person is talking?
Eye contact
Come up with two good questions that you can always ask someone when you are getting to know them.
"what do you like to do?"
"Do you have any hobbies?"
"what is your favorite game to play?"
This is a skill that you use during conversations to SHOW that you are listening and can include nodding and/or smiling.
Active listening
When someone is talking, where should you be looking?
In their eyes or in their direction
What are 3 good qualities in a friend?
- loyal
-trustworthy
-honest
-kind
-caring
What type of nonverbal communication is standing a comfortable distance (1 arm's length) away from a person when having a conversation?
Proxemics-Giving personal space
Asking questions about what someone likes to do will help you find _______ ________ with that person.
Common interests.
When you want to find out more information during a conversation you do this....
Ask a question
This can be done before starting a conversation.
A greeting
How can you try to start making a friend?
Start a conversation and get to know them!
What nonverbal communication type is using your face to express how you are feeling in the moment?
Facial expressions
When the person you are in a conversation with is talking, I should be _______ _________.
Actively listening.
What should you not do during a conversation?
Interrupting, rolling eyes, not facing who is talking to you.
What do you need to do when starting a conversation with someone you do not know?
Introduce yourself and ask them what their name is!
What are 2 undesirable qualities that show you someone may not be a good friend to you?
1. they lie
2. they talk bad about other people to you.
3. they are intentionally mean to others.
4. they leave you to go hang out with other people all the time.
What type of nonverbal communication is the way you say things when talking to a person?
Paralinguistics- Tone of voice, volume, and voice inflections.
What are three ways to tell the person you are talking to is interested in the conversation?
1. They are talking back to you.
2. They are staying in the same area as you.
3. They are looking at you and facing you.
What is are 3 examples of body language that show someone is not interested in the conversation?
Rolling eyes, facing away, not talking back to you, walking away
What should you avoid doing if you are having a conversation with someone you just met?
Getting too personal!
Identify 5 qualities you have that make you a good friend
ex:
nice, kind, trustworthy, funny, caring, compassionate, empathetic, good listener, respectful,
What type of nonverbal communication is using your body position to show you are listening and appropriately during a conversation?
Body posture