A good conversation means:
One person does most of the talking
The funniest person wins
Everyone gets a chance to join in
Someone says: “I got a new game.” What could you ask next?
“What game?”, “What do you like about it?”, “How do you play?”
“I like soccer.” You reply: “I play soccer too!” Which tool did you use?
Connect
Ask
Repair
Which keeps a conversation going?
“Cool. What happened next?”
“Cool.”
Turn this into a conversation: “I watched YouTube.” Add ONE: ✔ question OR ✔ comment
Who, in the group, loves Maths and Soccer?
Banjo!
Someone looks away while you talk. It always means they are bored. TRUE or FALSE?
False
Someone stops talking. Name ONE possible reason.
thinking, tired, overwhelmed, unsure what to say, not interested
Someone smiles. Does this always mean they are happy?
No
Someone says: “I’m fine.” But their voice sounds upset. What could you do?
Check in
Assume you know why
Someone puts headphones on. Name ONE possible reason.
wants quiet, too noisy, needs a break, helps them focus
Who likes fishing, spicy food and travelling?
Joshua!
Someone is giving very short answers. What could you do?
Check in or change strategy
Keep talking more
Someone doesn’t understand you. Name ONE way to repair it.
explain differently, give an example, show them, write/draw it
Someone suddenly changes topics. It definitely means they are rude. TRUE or FALSE?
False
Can we always know what someone is thinking by looking at them? YES or NO?
No!
