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What is it called when you find topics both of you are interested in talking about?
Common interests
Give an example of 2 different topics you can talk about with a friend.
Video games, movies, music, hobbies, weekend activities, or anything else age appropriate
Before you hang up the phone, what do you say?
Good bye or see you later
Give 2 characteristics you look for in a friend.
Nice, kind, funny, smart, etc.
Using inappropriate humor is one of the fastest ways to push people away! True or False
True.
Give 2 examples of how you could show another person you are actively listening to them in conversation.
Eye contact, body toward them, smiling, nodding, responding to questions, making comments etc.
Is this an open or closed-ended question? "What is your favorite movie?"
Open-ended question
When you call a person for the first time, what is the first thing you should share?
Your name so the person will know it is you.
Take turns making decisions about what games to play is a character of a good friend. True or False
True
What is the first rule when first meeting someone related to using a appropriate use of humor?
Be a little more serious
This is what I am if I talk too much and don't ask other questions. What am I?
A conversation hog.
What is it called when you want to ask a question about what a person shared?
A follow-up question.
If a person is not available to talk on the phone, what can you leave?
BONUS: How many times?
a voicemail
Your friend makes fun of you when you are both around others, but is kind to you in private. Is this being a good friend?
No, a friend should still be kind to you when they are around others.
What is it called when your classmate doesn't laugh at your joke?
Humor feedback
When we ask too many questions. What is this called?
An interviewer. Don't be an interviewer.
It is not polite to correct a person when they are sharing information. What is this called?
Policing. The rule is: don't police.
Why is it best to send a text before a phone conversation?
Avoid a cold call and have a plan when both are free to talk.
Is friendship a choice? Why or why not?
Yes, people can choose whether or not to be your friend based on common interests and if you have the characteristics they are looking for in a friend.
Joke teller.
Why is it important for me to assess the interest of the person I am talking to?
If they are interested then we can keep talking and move on if the person is not interested.
Is this an open or closed-ended question? "Do you like video games?
Closed-ended question
What do you use when you start and end a conversation?
a cover story
Can close friends argue or disagree and still be friends? Yes or No. Explain your answer
Yes, they can share their point of view and agree to disagree or work out a solution.
What kind of reaction is a person giving you if they smile, laugh, and tell you the joke is really funny?
Laughing with you.