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How can you assess which group you should join when entering a social group
stay back and observe how they behave/mannerisms.
What does listen to the conversation mean
Try and listen to find common interest, to know what they are talking about and if I want to join, other...
What does use a prop mean?
bring in something to talk about, display something for a topic of discussion
When is it appropriate to tease in a conversation?
When you truly know the person, they are a close friend, when it will not hurt their feelings
Are there topics that are off limits for teasing: give two examples
Provides appropriate answer
You are at a party and you want to join a group, what do you do?
Provide an appropriate answer: observe, ask to join, introduce yourself, listen up
what would you do if someone teased you in a conversation and it hurt your feelings
Politely tell them that you did not like it and not to do it/say it again
What are some "don'ts" for joining a conversation
standing or sitting too close without saying something, not introducing self when new, bringing up topics not discussed in the moment, not caring about opinions
What are some "do's" in joining a conversation?
come in sit down/not too close, listen up, ask a question about topic, introduce self, acknowledge responses
which one does not fit as a "Do"
introduce self, bring up a topic not being discussed in the moment, standing or sitting at a safe distance
Which one does not fit as a "do"
laughing at a joke, listen up, sitting down very close to someone, observe the group
Teasing someone three times in a conversation is okay? True or false
one tease can be okay if you truly know the person, and not tease about hurtful things, more than that can be rude
What do you do? you introduce yourself to a group and ask if you can join, and everyone just ignores you
Quietly walk away and don't try and join their group anymore
you observe a group and think it will be a good fit for you, what do you do?
Walk over and ask if you can join, introduce yourself and listen up
What does acknowledge peoples statements and opinions in a conversation mean?
nodding your head in agreement, saying something in agreement, just confirming you hear them
What is the benefit of having a different opinion during a conversation?
It can add interest into the conversation, opens up perspectives, learning and growing opportunities, builds respect for others
