What is our main learning goal in our PEERS group?
Making and Keeping Friends
Is it a good idea to be the one doing all the talking in a conversation?
No. You want the other person to be able to share in the conversation as well!
True or False: Listening in a conversation is important to show you care and are interested.
True!
Is it a good idea to police a conversation or to talk about the same things over and over?
No!
True or False: You should look around, and avoid eye contact, while a person is talking to you?
False. You should look at the person to show you are interested.
Is it a good idea to tease or banter with someone when you are just becoming friends?
No. This may hurt their feelings.
True or False: You should ask open-ended questions to keep a conversation going?
True! Open-ended questions will lead to more discussion.
Do we get to be friends with everyone?
No, and not everyone gets to be friends with us. Friendship is a choice.
Should you share really personal information with someone you are just getting to know?
No. That type of sharing would be better suited for a best friend.
True or False: It is best to be a little more serious when first getting to know someone.
True.
What is the general rule for having good body boundaries in a conversation?
Be about an arm's length away. (Not too close or too far away.)
What do you call the questions you ask after someone has shared something with you?
Follow-up questions.
How do you know when someone is interested in what you are saying?
Body Language: looking at you, open body faced toward you, smiling, listening etc.
What are the three types of friends we have discussed?
Acquaintances, friends and best friends.
Is it a good idea when meeting someone to try to find common interests to talk about?
Yes!
Give an example of a conversation starter question to ask about another person.
How are you? What have you been up to? How is your day going? What did you do last night?