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Conversation Drivers and Stoppers 2

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  • What can happen if a conversation changes topics too much or too quickly?
    The conversation can become hard to understand.
  • Blake knows that Tim loves football. He asks Tim if he watched the game this Sunday.
    Drive
  • Tiffany tells Ryan about her upcoming math test. Ryan asks what her favorite color is.
    Stop
  • James asks Chris if he likes video games and Chris says yes. James asks which video games Chris likes to play.
    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
  • Michelle asks Lindsey about her favorite dessert. Lindsey tells her that she loves chocolate cake.
    Drive
  • What is a conversation Topic?
    A conversation Topic is the main idea of a conversation.
  • Alex tells Andrew that he got some very exciting news last night. Andrew says, “That’s cool.”
    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
  • Can your body language be a Conversation Starter or Stopper?
    either. example: turning away, turning toward
  • Why is sharing conversation time important?
    Because it shows the other person that she or he is saying is important.
  • Name 2 benefits of staying on topic during a conversation.
    The benefits are: better understanding, better relationships and better self confidence.
  • Why is NOT sharing conversation time a Conversation Stopper?
    Because only one person gets to share their ideas.
  • Billy tells John that he is nervous for soccer tryouts. John offers to help him practice after school.
    Drive
  • 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.
  • Casey wants to talk to Joey, so she says hi. Joey doesn’t look at her and turns his body away from her.
    Stop
  • Making off-topic comments is an example of a Conversation Starter or Stopper?
    Stopper, the comments are off topic.
  • At lunch, Bridget asks Nicole what she is doing this weekend. Nicole looks at her sandwich and doesn’t respond.
    Stop
  • Why is not making eye contact a Conversation Stopper?
    Because it shows you're not paying full attention to the speaker.
  • Anthony wants to start a conversation with Melanie. He tells her that he really likes her art project.
    Drive
  • 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.
  • Courtney is talking about her dance recital. Julie isn’t interested in dance, so she looks out the window while Courtney talks.
    Stop
  • Erica asks Monique about her plans for winter vacation. Monique tells Erica that she is going to her grandmother’s house.
    Drive
  • What does it mean to make Connected Comments?
    It means saying something which is in tune with the conversation.
  • Sam is talking to Jane about her basketball game. He asks Jane if she likes basketball. Jane looks at the ground.
    Stop
  • Why do we talk about topics the other person is interested in?
    To be polite and share the conversation time.
  • Rachel is working on an assignment with Ruth. Luke interrupts them and starts talking about his baseball game.
    Stop
  • Leila tells James about her cousin’s birthday party. James asks how many people were there.
    Drive
  • April and Sam are talking about going to the movies this weekend. Sam asks April what movie she would like to see.
    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
  • 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.
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