Greetings
What can I do when I see a friend or someone I know?
Look at them , smile and say "hi".
What is Chit- Chat?
It is when people talk for a little while about a few everyday topics.
What is it called when I take over a conversation by speaking without letting other people have a turn?
A TURN HOG!!!
Two things you need to do in a conversation.
You need to listen and speak in a conversation.
What are some things a person can say or do that show they are listening and interested in the topic the speaker is talking about?
Looks interested , attention on the speaker.
Asks questions about the topic during pauses.
Makes comments about the speakers topic during pauses.
If a friend say "Hi" to me ?
Respond to their greeting . I say "Hi" with a smile or grin.
What are some questions you can use while chit -chatting?
Things that are going on in their life.
School, work, sports,movies, video games or any hobbies you enjoy.
Finish the sentence.
I talk, then my friend _____ .
talks
What are some things you can do or say that show the speaker you are interested in what they are doing or saying?
Ask questions.
Head nod.
Say things like : "Oh!" , "Yeah!" "What else?"
What does nodding your head tell the speaker when they are talking?
I understand .
I am listening.
If a friend asks "What's up?"
I ask back.
I say "Not much , what's up?"
If you don't know the person very well or don't have anything else to say.
Say, " Well, see ya later, bye".
"It was nice talking with you".
What game is having a conversation like, that serves the ball back and forth ?(Taking turns)
Tennis
Volleyball
Where should you be looking when speaking to someone ?
Look at the listener to see if they are interested and understands what your saying.
As a listener, how can I respond appropriately ?
Don't interrupt by asking questions that are not on the topic even even if I want to talk about something else. It is the speakers turn.
Respond about the topic. If you say nothing the speaker will stop talking because they will feel that your are not interested .
When I am ready to leave :
I say "see ya" or "Bye."
Then walk away.
Should I do all of the talking while chit-chatting?
Ask a few questions and listen to the response from the other person. Both people should take turns talking and listening.
I can also ask questions for more details.
What if I lose focus or need time to respond ?
I can say:
I'm thinking.
What were we saying?
I'm not sure.
How does the speaker know if the listener is interested in what they are saying ?
The listener will be looking at the speaker.
Nod .
Make comments in the pauses.
Ask questions in the pauses.
As a listener, what can I ask for clarification or more information ?
"What?"
"Can you repeat that ?"
When I am in the halls at school:
I look for my friends or people I know, smile , say hello. Some kids don't say "Hi." I don't have to say "Hi" to them.
What are some things you can say when you want to chit-chat with someone?
Hi.
How are you?
What's up?
Comments I can make to respond when taking turns talking.
Oh!
Yeah.
Cool.
Right .
Awesome.
What are some things a speaker can say if the listener looks confused?
"Did that make sense?"
"Should I repeat it?"
"Did you hear me?"
How do I know when the speaker is finished speaking ?
The speaker may say "And that's all." or There will be a pause ( a stop talking ).