your friend told you that their car broke down on the way to church. give two WH questions you could ask him about the experience. Give some comments as well
How did you get to church? Who was in the car with you? Is everyone okay? Comments: I am glad you are okay. I would have been scared too!
Your friend told you his dog is missing. How do you think he feels? Give a comment and two WH questions relevant to his feelings.
Comment: I am so sorry. I hope you find him. Questions: When did he go missing? How are you feeling? What can I do to help? When was the last time you saw him?
Your sister just screamed loudly and jumped up and down while smiling. She has a piece of paper in her hands, its her report card. How does she feel? What are some comments and questions relevant to her experience you could say/ask?
She got all A's on her report card, she is excited! Comments: congratulations! you worked really hard! Questions: What class was the hardest? How do you feel?
Your friend is sitting alone at a group event. You see they are not smiling. How do they feel? What are comments and questions you could make to your friend?
They feel sad, shy, and nervous. Questions: How are you doing? What is wrong? Comments: I am sorry you are upset. Let's hangout together!
you see a friend you haven't seen in a while. How do we start a conversation, and what questions and comments could you make to keep the conversation going?
Hey! its good to see you! QUESTIONS: ask how they are doing. what they have been interested in recently. ask about a shared interest etc.
you are at someones birthday party but they are frowning and alone. They are looking at a picture of their grandma and say "my grandma couldn't come today". How is she feeling? What could you say to her?
She is sad her grandma could not come to her party. Tell her you are sorry she couldn't make it, offer to sit with her, ask her about her party.
You are at a family friends house. They have a little son who is 6 years old. You see him playing with the stove nobs but no one else has noticed. What should you do? who should you talk to and what should you say?
this is a dangerous situation. The best thing to do is to find an adult (his parents or yours) and let them know what is happening. use clear language.
you are playing a game with your friend and they lose. Even though you are happy you won, you look at your friend and they are not smiling. What are they feeling and what could you say?
He is disappointed he lost. Show sympathy by saying "I am sorry" "You got it next time". you can ask: "do you want to take a break?" "Do you want to play again?
You are a group event and everyone is broken into smaller groups to get to know each other. Everyone in your group is quiet. What are some good conversation skills you could use with the group?
introduce yourself. ask questions about themselves "do you guys like video games?" "what do you like to do in your free time?" "what's your favorite sport?"
your dad is sitting at the kitchen table. He has a tool box and a bunch of pieces of his computer. He is huffing and puffing, frowning, and sometimes saying "ah!". What is the situation? how is he feeling? give comments and questions.
his computer is broken and he is trying to fix it. He is frustrated. "I am sorry your computer is broken. I am sure you can fix it!" Questions: do you want help
What are two conversation skills you know about?
give two and talk about why they are helpful in conversation
when someone you don't know very well is upset how can we be supportive but also maintain space?
maintaining space is helpful because some people find some questions or comments too personal. Some good simple questions or comments are:
someone was upset but you went and comforted them ( asking if they need help, saying kind things like "its okay" "you can do it!") and now they are feeling happy. They tell you thank you. what are a few different ways you can respond?
You are welcome. I am glad I can be there for you. I am happy you are feeling better!
