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When asking follow-up questions, it is helpful to ask about something the other person is _______.
Interested in
You walk up to a stranger and say, "Hey, you look really good in that outfit."
How may the stranger feel about this situation?
Uncomfortable
Why?
What did Ross NOT do well?
Continues when the girl looks uncomfortable.
True or False:
This statement is an example of an APPROPRIATE question to ask on a date.
"Tell me about your family and friends. What do you like to do with them?"
Why is it important to ask follow-up questions during conversation?
Asking follow-up questions during a conversation shows active listening, demonstrates genuine interest, and helps clarify or expand on information. It also encourages deeper connections and keeps the conversation flowing naturally.
A good way to express your feelings to someone during conflict is by beginning your sentence with _______
"I feel...."
How would you respond to this awkward conversation?
Two of your friends have plans to get dinner together tonight and you really want to join them. How would you ask if you can go with them?
"That sounds fun, do you care I join?"
"I would love to come with you guys, if that's okay!"
Etc.
Did the girl seem interested or uninterested?
Interested
She immediately said "Yes" before hearing what else he had to stay.
She had a smile on her face.
True or False:
Someone who is angry may sound bright, happy, and lively.
FALSE
Why?
What is an example of an open-ended question?
Tell me about your hobbies!
Etc.
Oversharing information can sometimes make things _______.
Awkward
A new coworker who seems really shy is introducing themselves to you for the first time.
What tone of voice may they have?
Describe ways in which this conflict was handled well, or not handled well.
He acknowledged that he made it mistake.
He apologized for his mistake.
Without thinking about his response, he yelled because he was upset.
Etc.
True or False:
This question is APPROPRIATE to ask in a professional setting?
"When are you free next to hang out?"
FALSE.
Why?
Who would it be appropriate to ask?
What is an example of a professional setting?
Work
Classroom
Etc.
Expressing emotions can be difficult when texting.
A fun and creative way to show how I am feeling is through using _______.
Emojis
Which type of emojis did we use in this group?
Would you hire this candidate?
What are some of your strengths when working with a team? --> "I hate working on a team because I am smarter than everyone else."
Tell me about a time where you had to solve an unexpected problem. --> "Ummmm, when a problem comes up, I'll just move onto the next thing, I guess."
Dress: Jeans with holes, sleeveless tank top
Performance: Arms crossed, checking his phone
No...
Because?
Do you think the girl is interested?
What did he do well?
The girl is not interested. Because?
He was direct, but not "creepy". How?
True or False:
When telling a story, it is important to remember to not add too many extra details.
TRUE
Why?
What does changing the stress of words do to a sentence?
Ex: "I NEVER said she stole my money."
--> "I never said she STOLE my money."
It changes the meaning of the sentence