True/False
T/F - It's appropriate to make consistent eye contact when having a conversation with someone
True
What is the best way to get to know someone?
Ask about their interests.
Give an example of how you would introduce yourself to a new student at school.
"It's great to meet you, I'm ... I'm i the 11th grade!"
You notice a group of kids talking in the hallway and they're talking about your favorite topic! How would you join the group conversation?
Listen in to the conversation, wait for a good moment to join, make a connected comment about the topic.
Who is Shrek’s wife?
Fiona
T/F - Jumping around from topic to topic is a good way to get to have deep conversation with someone.
False
Which type of pose makes you look the most approachable? (Body Languaga)
Open, standing with your arms at your side, looking up at the person. Smiling :)
Give an example of a question you would ask someone in order to find a common interest.
"What do you like to do in your free time?"
"I was just at the movies last night, do you enjoy movies?"
The person you are talking to keeps interrupting and only wanting to talk about their topic, what would this person be considered? (based on our social learning curriculum)
Conversation Hog
What is the color of a giraffe’s tongue?
Black
T/F - It's okay to hog the conversation when talking with someone.
False
What are positive qualities of a friend?
Trust, kindness, loyalty, good listener, non-judgmental, has empathy, etc.
Give an example of a close-ended question
"Do you like the color blue?"
"Do you like animals?"
You notice someone asking the new student about their family situation and what their address is.. What is this person doing?
Getting too personal too fast.
Which soft green egg-shaped fruit comes from New Zealand?
The Kiwi Fruit
T/F - Social skills are only the conversations you have with people.
False, non-verbal cues also matter in conversation.
What is the foundation of friendships?
Common Interests
Give an example of an open-ended question
"What do you like to do in your free time?"
When talking about your weekend and what you did, you notice the person you're talking to is looking away and has turned their body sideways (almost as if they're going to walk away). What do you think is going on?
They aren't interested in the conversation, they feel uncomfortable, etc.
What is the national sport of Japan?
Sumo Wrestling
T/F - An example of a non-verbal cue is telling someone they're too close to you.
False, that is a verbal cue.
For you, what's the most difficult thing about making friends?
Examples of answers: Keeping conversation going, meeting new people in the first place, picking up on their cues.
Give an example of a nonverbal cue showing that you are interested in what the other person is talking about.
Leaning in the conversation, positive facial expressions, nonverbal "mhmm"s.
You science partner keeps correcting you on your project and even correcting the way that you are talking. What is this called?
Policing the conversation.
From which language did the word “Ketchup” come?
Ketchup