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Name 2 benefits of staying on topic during a conversation.

The benefits are: better understanding, better relationships and better self confidence.

Making off-topic comments is an example of a Conversation Starter or Stopper?

Stopper, the comments are off topic.

When you smile at someone during a conversation what can that mean?

It can mean that you are listening and that you may agree with what they're saying.

Looking at your phone when someone is talking to you is a Conversation Stopper or a Conversation Starter?

Conversation Stopper, it shows you're not paying attention.

Why is NOT sharing conversation time a Conversation Stopper?

Because only one person gets to share their ideas.

Why is not making eye contact a Conversation Stopper?

Because it shows you're not paying full attention to the speaker.

What can happen if a conversation changes topics too much or too quickly?

The conversation can become hard to understand.

What is a conversation Topic?

A conversation Topic is the main idea of a conversation.

What does it mean to make Connected Comments?

It means saying something which is in tune with the conversation.

Why do we talk about topics the other person is interested in?

To be polite and share the conversation time.

Why is sharing conversation time important?

Because it shows the other person that she or he is saying is important.

Can your body language be a Conversation Starter or Stopper?

either. example: turning away, turning toward

At lunch, Bridget asks Nicole what she is doing this weekend. Nicole looks at her sandwich and doesn’t respond.

Stop

Derek sees Brittany and asks if she finished their math. Brittany says that she hasn’t and then asks Derek if they can work on it.

Drive

Sam is talking to Jane about her basketball game. He asks Jane if she likes basketball. Jane looks at the ground.

Stop

Blake knows that Tim loves football. He asks Tim if he watched the game this Sunday.

Drive

Anthony wants to start a conversation with Melanie. He tells her that he really likes her art project.

Drive

Emma is telling Brady about winter break. Brady looks at her and nods as she talks so she knows that he is listening.

Drive

James asks Chris if he likes video games and Chris says yes. James asks which video games Chris likes to play.

Drive

Michelle asks Lindsey about her favorite dessert. Lindsey tells her that she loves chocolate cake.

Drive

Alex tells Andrew that he got some very exciting news last night. Andrew says, “That’s cool.”

Stop

Casey wants to talk to Joey, so she says hi. Joey doesn’t look at her and turns his body away from her.

Stop

Erica asks Monique about her plans for winter vacation. Monique tells Erica that she is going to her grandmother’s house.

Drive

Ava asks Gabrielle if she would like to be her partner for a project. Gabrielle tells Ava about the dog she saw that morning.

Stop

Courtney is talking about her dance recital. Julie isn’t interested in dance, so she looks out the window while Courtney talks.

Stop

Billy tells John that he is nervous for soccer tryouts. John offers to help him practice after school.

Drive

Rachel is working on an assignment with Ruth. Luke interrupts them and starts talking about his baseball game.

Stop

April and Sam are talking about going to the movies this weekend. Sam asks April what movie she would like to see.

Drive

Tiffany tells Ryan about her upcoming math test. Ryan asks what her favorite color is.

Stop

Shane asks Amanda about their homework. Amanda tells Shane about what she brought for lunch that day.

Stop

Niko interrupts Bradley and Jenna when they are in the middle of a conversation to ask for help.

Leila tells James about her cousin’s birthday party. James asks how many people were there.

Drive