Chris: How is your day going? Matt: Fine.
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Why do we practice sharing conversations?
To improve our friendships and listening skills
To allow one person to talk the whole time
To change the topic frequently
To listen without ever talking
Is this conversation balanced? Mike: "I am really excited for the weekend!" Joshu: "Me too! I'm going to go to 6 flags and then I'm going to get a hotdog. We might even have some time to go to a water park. I'm going to have a great time."
Josh was talking too long
The conversation is balanced
Mike was talking too long
What might be a sign that you're talking too much in a conversation?
The other person is looking happy and nodding their head
The other person looks uninterested or bored
The other person has a wide smile
The other person asks a lot questions
Benji: Did you watch any good shows over the weekend? Peter: Yep! I watched a new episode of Young Sheldon.
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Lauren: Did you watch any good shows over the weekend? Kayla: Nope
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What is helpful when someone else is talking?
Interrupt to share your opinion
Get ready to change the topic
Plan what you are going to eat for lunch
Use active listening
Darcy: What do you have for much? Adam: I have a turkey sub. It's turkey, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheddar cheese, and mustard on a whole-grain ciabatta.
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Chris: How is your day going? Matt: Amazing! I had toast and eggs for breakfast! Then I watched youtube videos! After that, I had math and we did fractions. I got to start my homework too. Do you have homework?
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What could you do if you notice someone looks distracted during a conversation?
Speak louder to regain their attention
Give them a chance to speak
Ignore their body language
Keep talking to maintain the flow
How can you show that you are an active and thoughtful listener?
By only talking about yourself
By speaking a lot
Checking your phone during the conversation
By waiting for a pause before talking
What is a sign that a conversation is well-balanced?
There are frequent interruptions
The conversation focuses on one person
Everyone has a chance to speak and be heard
One person does most of the talking
Keisha: How was your Thanksgiving? Sammy: It was perfect! We had turkey, mashed potato, stuffing, cranberries, green beans, rolls, gravy, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie. I woke up early to watch the parade and football. Then it was dinner!
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What could you do if you accidentally interrupt someone?
Apologize and let them continue
change the subject quickly
Continue talking to make your point
Ignore the interruption
Chris: How is your day going? Matt: Pretty good! I had a few good classes. You?
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