What was the last song you listened to?
It was ...
What’s the worst fast food restaurant?
... is the worst.
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.
Do you like horror movies? Why or why not?
Yes/No, ... because ...
If you had intro music, what song would it be? Why?
It would be ... because ...
What was the last book you read?
I read ...
What are you going to do this weekend?
I'm going to...
What is the best room in your house? Why?
It's the ... because ...
How much time do you spend on the internet? What do you usually do?
I spend ... hours on the Internet, I usually ...
What are the three best apps on your phone?
They are ...
Which do you prefer? Books or movies?
I prefer ...
Where would you like to travel next?
I would like to travel to...
What would be your perfect weekend?
I would like...
Is there ever a perfect pause to join a conversation?
No. Go ahead and join, just try not to interrupt to much.
What was the last movie you watched? How was it?
I watched ... it was ...
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.
When do you introduce yourself when starting and joining conversations?
After assessing interest (middle or end of conversation).
What did you do last weekend?
Past tense verbs (went/did/played/watched/studied)
Give an example of a common interest you might have with someone.
-various
Give an example of a common interest you might have with someone.
-various
Name a type of prop you could use when starting or joining a conversation.
Phone, book, journal etc.
What was the last funny video you saw?
I saw ...
Do you have any pets? What are their names?
Yes/No... Their names are... His/Her name is...
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.
-various
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?
Which TV shows are the most exciting to watch? Which are the most boring to watch?
... is exciting ... is boring
What sports do you like watching?
I like...
What does it mean to have two-way conversation?
Ask questions of the other person and answer your own questions. Back and forth conversation.
Who is your oldest friend? Where did you meet them?
His/her name is ... I met him/her ...
What cartoons did you watch as a child?
I watched ...
Give an example of a common interest you might have with someone.
-various
Should you share a common interest when starting or joining a conversation?
Yes!
How often do you binge watch shows?
Always / sometimes / never
Do you like going to concerts? Why or why not? What was the last concert you went to?
Yes/No, ... because ... I went to ...
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.
If you had to change your name, what would your new name be?
My name would be...