Practice introducing yourself with confidence to a new person.
Hi my name is ______. Nice to meet you!
What is a good way to gain someone's attention if we want to ask them a question?
Wait until they stop talking to ask/ Look at them/ Say "Excuse me."
Role Play: Start a conversation with a classmate who you just noticed carrying a book that you recently read and liked.
Example: "Hey! What do you think of that book?"
Role Play: Start a conversation with someone in group about plans for the weekend.
Example: "What are you up to this weekend?"
Role Play: Start a conversation with someone in group about something that happened yesterday.
Example: "Hi! You're never going to believe what happened yesterday!"
Why is it important to greet the people we see before we start a conversation?
Greetings let people know you are speaking to them and are the best way to start a conversation with someone we see.
If two people are in a conversation, about how much time should each spend talking?
They should spend an equal amount of time so it's fair to everyone.
What is an example of a conversation stopper? (Behaviors that make people want to end a conversation)
interrupting someone who is speaking, talking only about your interests, not listening to others, arguing
What can we say to make small talk with someone?
"Hey, how's it going?"
Pick a member of our group and name one thing you remember about them. Hint: People Files
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Pick a member of our group and name one thing that they like to do. Hint: People Files
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Role Play: Start a conversation with someone in our group by asking a question.
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Pick a member of our group and name one thing that they like to do. Hint: People Files
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What is an example of a conversation driver? (Behaviors that make people want to continue a conversation)
looking at the person, listening, asking questions, making comments on topic
