What does it mean to assess interest when starting and joining conversations?
Are they talking to me, looking at me and facing me? Is the group circle open or closed?
When do you introduce yourself when starting and joining conversations?
After assessing interest (middle or end of conversation).
Give an example of a common interest you might have with someone.
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Should you share a common interest when starting or joining a conversation?
Yes!
How should you look at someone when starting a conversation?
Casually look over for a couple seconds at a time. You don't want to seem like you are staring.
Give an example of a common interest you might have with someone.
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Is going up to someone or a group you don't know and saying hi and your name a great strategy for making friends? Why or why not?
No. It is awkward as a teenager to do that. People may think you are strange.
Is there ever a perfect pause to join a conversation?
No. Go ahead and join, just try not to interrupt to much.
Name a type of prop you could use when starting or joining a conversation.
Phone, book, journal etc.
What does it mean to have two-way conversation?
Ask questions of the other person and answer your own questions. Back and forth conversation.
Is it positive if the other person(s) is looking at you when you are having a conversation?
Yes!
Give an example of a common interest you might have with someone.
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Give an example of a common interest you might have with someone.
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During a conversation, if the group closes you out of the circle, are you accepted and included?
No. You are looking for open body language and inclusion in the circle.