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A classmate is struggling with their Chromebook or phone.

➝ How could you offer help and start a friendly conversation?

A classmate is humming a song you know or talking about a show you watch.

➝ What’s a natural way to jump in and share your interest?

You overhear someone talking about a sports team or video game you also like.

➝ How can you join the conversation without interrupting?

You get invited to a birthday party where you only know the birthday kid not the other guests.

➝ How do you start a conversation with someone new at the

It’s the first meeting of an after-school club. You don’t know anyone.

➝ How do you introduce yourself and ask about others’ interests?

You’re sitting on the bus next to someone you don’t usually talk to.

➝ What’s a light easy conversation starter you could try?

You walk past a group playing basketball at recess and you want to join.

➝ What’s a respectful way to ask if you can play?

You notice a student wearing a cool hoodie or new shoes.

➝ How do you give a compliment that feels natural and could lead to a longer conversation?

You see a classmate sitting alone in the cafeteria. You’d like to sit with them.

➝ What’s a polite way to ask if you can join them? What could you say to start chatting?

You’re put in a group with classmates you don’t usually talk to.

➝ How can you start talking about the project and get to know them better?

You sit down in homeroom and notice someone you don’t usually sit next to.

➝ What’s a good conversation starter? How can you find common ground?

You get assigned a new lab partner in science class. You’ve never really talked before.

➝ How do you start the conversation? What’s something you could say that’s friendly but not awkward?

You are talking to a friend and suddenly you think of an off topic question you want to ask them. What should you do?

Wait for a pause in the conversation and say, "This is off topic but..."

How can you show someone you are interested in what they are saying?

Eye contact, nodding head, adding related comments

How can you interrupt a conversation nicely?

Wait for a pause in conversation and say "excuse me" or "can I add something?"

Should you leave a conversation before saying bye?

No!

How can you end a conversation that you don't want to have anymore?

Say, "It was nice talking to you but I need to get going."

How can you start a conversation with your new desk mate?

Introduce yourself if you haven't met before. Then ask them a question like, "How's your day going?"

You are talking to a friend and want to add something to the conversation. When can you say what you want to say?

Wait for a pause in the conversation!

Your dad is helping you with homework but you don't think you need his help. How can you let him know?

Tell him, "Thank you for your help. I think I understand but will let you know if I have any questions."

Your sister won't stop asking you about something you don't want to talk about. You tell her that you don't want to talk about it, but she still doesn't stop. What can you do?

Ignore them, ask someone for help, or remove yourself from the situation!

A classmate walks up to you and begins to ask you about something you don't want to talk about. How can you nicely get out of the situation?

Tell them, "Sorry, I'm not really in the mood to talk about this right now."

You are talking with a friend but need to head to class so you are not late. What can you do?

Let your friend know! Say something like "Hey I have to head to class so I'm not late. Let's talk later!"

You see someone you don't know with a really cool FNF shirt. How can you let them know?

Walk up and say, "Hey I really like your shirt! I'm an FNF fan too"

Your mom asks how your day was when you get home from school. You don't really want to talk about it. What can you say?

"It was okay. Can we talk about it later?"

You are talking with a teacher about a homework assignment. You had a question but your teacher helped to explain it. Your teacher keeps explaining even though you don't need her help anymore. What can you do?

Wait until there is a break in conversation and say something like, "Thank you for explaining, I get it now!"

You see a group of people you know playing Minecraft and you want to join. What can you do?

Walk up and say "Hey guys! I love Minecraft. Could I watch or join?"