Say What?
You are playing a game with your friends, and you won the game! What should you say?
Good Game
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.
What is active listening?
Should you Think or Say the following statement?
"EWW that is gross"
Think
You are eating lunch with friends. One of your friends brought something that looks really gross! What do you say?
What are you eating?
This is a conversation rule you should always follow if you don't want people to think you're dominating the conversation.
What is taking turns talking?
Should you Think or Say the following statement?
"You have a great Halloween Costume!, I like your Halloween Costume"
Say
You are in a group session and someone is tapping their pencil. You are really annoyed! What should you do?
Ask them to please stop tapping tge pencil
You need to use this skill whenever you walk into a new situation or room so you can figure out what is expected to do and say.
Read The Room!
Using our eyes and using our brain to think about how to join in.
Should you Think or Say the following statement?
"That is an ugly Halloween Costume!"
Think
A friend walks up to you in their new colorful striped sweater and asks if you like it. You think to yourself that is ugly. What is something nice you could say?
It is very colorful
It is unique
This skill is used when you're in a group and want to show that you are an active participant and paying attention.
What is nodding our head, smiling, leaning forward, and/or asking questions?
Should think or say the following statement?
"Good game!"
Say
You are deciding what movie to watch with a few friends. You really want to watch an action movie but your 2 friends want to watch a comedy. What could you say?
Example response: We can watch an action movie this time, but next time I'd like to watch a comedy.
This is one way you can start a conversation by making the other people feel good, special, or appreciated.
What is a compliment?
Should think or say the following statement?
"I don't like Steve"
Think, or...It Depends who you are speaking to.