Show:
Interested or Uninterested
Facial
Topic transitions
On topic vs off topic
Friendship Skills
Feelings
100

Person you're talking to keeps looking away from you 


Uninterested in topic

100

There is a long pause in the conversation, what should you do

change topics

100

TRUE OR FALSE: "I like ____ (e.g., YouTube), so that means everyone likes YouTube."

FALSE

100

Show how you introduce yourself

Hi My name is__________ what is your name

100

What feelings make you cry

sad, scary, joy

200

Person you're talking to is nodding head while you're speaking

Interested in topic

200

How can you change a topic

By making a comment, asking a questions, etc.

200

You don't know much about a topic a friend is talking to you about, what are some things you could do?

Ask questions to find out more detail, let them know you don't have much experience with that topic, etc.

200

How can you find out someone's hobbies

Asking them what their interests are

200

What does it mean if you have butterflies in your stomach

Nervous

300
Person you're talking to is making comments about the topic you're speaking on

Interested

300

You didn't hear what the person you're speaking to said but you know you need to make a comment or ask a question because they are waiting for your response. What should you do?

Tell them that you didn't here the question and ask if they could please repeat it

300

Sally: "I am so excited for this weekend!" 

Greg: "I am getting a new video game tonight."

On topic or off topic?

Off topic

300

Show how to join a group of people that are talking

Wait until there is a pause or say excuse me

300

What feelings make you clench your muscles

anger, mad frustrated

400

Person you're talking to is looking at their phone while you're speaking and not making any comments about the topic

Uninterested

400

TRUE OR FALSE: It is important to maintain the topic someone is excited to share for a while by asking a few questions because you may learn something new about that person/topic.

TRUE

400

What should you do if you feel like you've gotten off topic?

Apologize and get back on topic, go back to topic when there's a pause in the conversation, ask questions, etc.

400

TRUE OR FALSE: If someone asks you a question about a topic you are both interested in, it's polite to ask them to share detail/what they like about the topic also. (Example: video games - if they ask you if you like video games, you should ask them also)

TRUE

400

Show how to stay calm when your angry

Deep breaths, walk away, use positive self talk

500
Describe some ways people show you they are uninterested in a topic and need a topic change. (HINT: think facial expressions and body language)
Not making eye contact, fidgeting, playing on phone, not commenting about topic, sighing, etc.
500

What are some reasons why topic transitions are good?

You might learn something new, it shows the other person you are interested, it helps build friendships, etc.

500

TRUE OR FALSE: It's okay to get off topic sometimes, everyone does it! Practicing helps learning how to stay on topic and be a good active listener.

TRUE

500

How do you think it makes others feel when we don't ask them questions or make comments about things that interest them?

Sad, confused, bad, etc.

500

Show how to say no when someone offers you something

No thank you