During a conversation, if the group closes you out of the circle, are you accepted and included?
No. You are looking for open circle body language which means they are okay with you joining the group.
Is it positive if the other person is facing or talking to you when you are having a conversation?
Yes! That means they are interested in talking with you.
Give an example of a common interest you might have with someone.
PE, electives, classes, teachers, sports, music, video games, etc.
Should you share a common interest when starting or joining a conversation?
Yes! It gives you something to talk about.
If two people are talking about Zootopia 2 and you want to join the conversation, what can you say?
Hey, I heard you were talking about Zootopia, I haven't seen it yet.
Give an example of a common interest you might have with someone.
PE, electives, classes, teachers, sports, music, video games, etc.
If two people are talking about PE and you want to join the conversation, is it a good idea to ask what's for lunch? Why or why not?
No, because it's not on topic. You should mention the topic to join a conversation.
If two people are talking about Minecraft and you want to join the conversation, is it okay to mention another video game? Why or why not?
Yes, because Minecraft is a video game too - so they are similar topics.
What does it mean to have two-way conversation?
Ask questions of the other person and answer your own questions. Back and forth conversation.
Give an example of a common interest you might have with someone.
PE, electives, classes, teachers, sports, music, video games, etc.
What does it mean to check someone's interest when starting and joining conversations?
Are they talking to me and facing me? Is the group circle open or closed?
Is going up to someone or a group you don't know and saying hi and your name a great strategy for making friends?
No. It is awkward as a teenager to do that. People may think you are strange.
When do you introduce yourself when starting and joining conversations?
After checking their interest and only if you've never met them before.
What do you need to do before joining a conversation?
Listen to the topic so you know what to mention when you join.
If two people are talking about the YouTubers and you want to join the conversation, what can you say?
Hey, I heard you were talking about YouTube, who is your favorite YouTuber?
If two people are talking about the World Series and you want to join the conversation, what can you say?
Hey, I heard you were talking about the World Series, the Dodgers are my favorite team! Wasn't it amazing?!
Give an example of a common interest you might have with someone.
PE, electives, classes, teachers, sports, music, video games, etc.