Rules
Name a rule for two-way conversations
trade information; ask open-ended questions; ask follow up questions; don't be repetitive; listen to your friend; don't police; don't tease; be a little more serious; use good volume control; have good body boundaries; make good eye contact
If a person only talks about Marvel all of the time, which rule are the breaking?
Don't be repetitive
Ask Mrs. Rochford an open-ended question.
Ex: What do you do in your free time?
What is the appropriate distance to stand during a conversation?
An arm's length away
Why is it important to listen to your friend?
When you listen, it shows that you are interested in your friend
True or False: Humor is one of the fastest ways to push people away if used inappropriately
True
If you ask someone what type of music they listen to and they say "rap," what is a follow up question you could ask them?
Ex: Do you have a favorite rapper?
Why is it important not to speak too quietly or too loudly?
So the person can hear you; so they are not startled by you
What does it mean to be repetitive?
Talking about the same topic over and over.
What could be a problem with acting silly and cracking lots of jokes when you're first getting to know someone?
They may think you're strange, may not understand your humor, or may think you are making fun of them
If you ask someone what type of movies they like to watch and they say "comedies," what is a follow up question you could ask them?
Ex: Have you seen any funny movies lately?
True or False: Teasing is risky behavior if you're trying to make and keep friends
True
Ask Mrs. Rochford an open-ended question and a follow up question
Ex: What type of music do you listen to?
Not speaking too softly is an example of which rule?
Use good volume control
What is the benefit of asking open-ended questions?
The answers are longer and can lead to more conversation.
Even if you think you are being funny, why is it important not to tease or crack a lot of jokes with a new friend?
They may think you are making fun of them; they may not understand your sense of humor
Ask a peer an open-ended question and a follow up question
Ex: What kind of movies do you like to watch?
Ask a peer an open-ended question using good eye contact
Ex: look at them, but not too much eye contact
Why should you ask follow-up questions?
Keep the conversation going on that topic
Start a conversation with a peer by asking an open ended question, followed with a follow-up question
Ex: What types of sports do you like?
I like football.
Of, do you like the Broncos?