If you don't really have anything in particular to say during a conversation, what can you usually talk about? (HINT: 2 W's)
weekend and weather
You love horror movies but you are not sure if your new friend likes them also. What should you do?
you start talking about horror movies right away
ask them if they like horror movies
What are one of the steps to joining an ongoing conversation?
finding out what the topic is, figuring out if it is ok to join, waiting for a pause, ending the conversation
While you're talking, the other person looks at their watch or looks away, as if they aren't listening. What should you do?
change the subject or end the conversation
talk even louder so they can hear you
keep talking
get annoyed and ask why they aren't listening
A teacher says your name, but you don't really want to talk to them so you ignore her. Is this appropriate?
no
yes
Sometimes, you feel uncomfortable when making eye contact. Instead of looking at their eyes, where else can you look during a conversation?
face, nose, eyebrows, forehead, etc.
What are one of the steps to joining an ongoing conversation?
finding out what the topic is, figuring out if it is ok to join, waiting for a pause, ending the conversation
Your friend doesn't really like Marvel superheroes, but you are a superfan. What should you do?
keep talking about Marvel superheroes
talk about something that you both like
How can you tell when someone is not interested in the conversation?
they are looking at their watches, looking around the room, their body is turned, they look bored, etc.
Your friend starts talking to you about something you find uncomfortable. What can you do?
lie and say "I have to go now."
yell at them and tell them to stop
keep listening
politely tell them to change the subject
You keep looking at your phone when someone is talking to you. Is this appropriate?
no
yes
Is this a conversation norm? Getting annoyed when someone doesn't share the same interests.
no
yes
How do you keep a conversation going?
ask an on-topic question or make a comment
You walk into the clinic for social group. What do you do?
you get one of the iPads and start playing
you don't say anything and sit down
wave hi or say hello to the group
True or False: Talking about money, politics, or religion is ok with an acquaintance.
no - they might get offended
yes - they might be interested and share the same views
You want to talk about your new iPad with your friend from school. She wants to say something, but then you realize that you are so excited that you talk over her. What should you do instead?
she understands that you're excited, so keep talking
give her a chance to talk
What are one of the steps to joining an ongoing conversation?
finding out what the topic is, figuring out if it is ok to join, waiting for a pause, ending the conversation
Is this a conversation norm? Turning your body away from someone when they are talking to you.
no
yes
You don't know what someone's name is. What do you say?
Hey you!
Hi, what's your name?
I don't know what your name is.
You are joking excessively during a serious conversation. Is this appropriate?
no
yes
What are one of the steps to joining an ongoing conversation?
finding out what the topic is, figuring out if it is ok to join, waiting for a pause, ending the conversation
How can you tell when someone is interested in talking to you?
making eye contact, commenting, asking questions, nodding their head
You are talking to a new person and you want to get to know them, so you ask them a lot of questions. Is this a good conversation norm?
yes, they will see how excited you are to meet them
No, asking many questions will make them uncomfortable