True or False: After entering a group, finding one person to talk to initially can help make you feel more comfortable in a group setting
True: this person can also help to pull you into the larger group discussion
How can negative self-talk impact someone's ability to join a group conversation
lowers confidence, can discourage one for taking a chance, etc...
what would you do if someone teased you in a conversation and it hurt your feelings
Politely tell them that you did not like it and not to do it/say it again
What do you do? you introduce yourself to a group and ask if you can join, and everyone just ignores you
Quietly walk away and don't try and join their group anymore
Why is it important to quietly judge how others view you in a conversation?
Helps to determine if things are going well, if you are compatible with the group, if you want to remain in the group or leave
when entering a group discussion, you should ask lots of questions, why or why not?
too many questions can feel like your interrogating a person, can turn people off, not want them to talk to you
Do you have to agree on everything that is stated in a group, what can you do if you don't agree?
No, it's okay to have different opinions, be respectful, just listen, agree to disagree
What is the proper way to exit a conversation?
Say "bye" or "talk to you later", smile, say" it was nice talking to you"
What does acknowledge peoples statements and opinions in a conversation mean?
nodding your head in agreement, saying something in agreement, just confirming you hear them
What does listen to the conversation mean
Try and listen to find common interest, to know what they are talking about and if I want to join, other...
Teasing someone three times in a conversation is okay? True or false
one tease can be okay if you truly know the person, and not tease about hurtful things, more than that can be rude
What are some "do's" in joining a conversation?
come in sit down/not too close, listen up, ask a question about topic, introduce self, acknowledge responses
How can you assess which group you should join when entering a social group
stay back and observe how they behave/mannerisms.
What are some "don'ts" for joining a conversation
standing or sitting too close without saying something, not introducing self when new, bringing up topics not discussed in the moment, not caring about opinions
What does use a prop mean?
bring in something to talk about, display something for a topic of discussion
Are there topics that are off limits for teasing: give two examples
Provides appropriate answer
What is the benefit of having a different opinion during a conversation?
It can add interest into the conversation, opens up perspectives, learning and growing opportunities, builds respect for others
what is nonverbal communication?
Our body language and facial expressions
True or false: It is helpful to summarize what someone is saying to you in a conversation? why?
True: it helps for clarificatoin and understanding, shows interest, shows the person you care about their opinions and views
Which one does not fit as a "do"
laughing at a joke, listen up, sitting down very close to someone, observe the group
you observe a group and think it will be a good fit for you, what do you do?
Walk over and ask if you can join, introduce yourself and listen up
You are at a party and you want to join a group, what do you do?
Provide an appropriate answer: observe, ask to join, introduce yourself, listen up
What are some things you can say to yourself to encourage you to join a group?
" I have valuable things to say", " I am an interesting person" , "I can do this", etc...
which one does not fit as a "Do"
introduce self, bring up a topic not being discussed in the moment, standing or sitting at a safe distance
Why is nonverbal communication important when joining or engaging in a conversation?
Smiling can help you look friendlier, it can show if your interested in the discussion or not, can get a sense of others are receptive to you and what you say
When is it appropriate to tease in a conversation?
When you truly know the person, they are a close friend, when it will not hurt their feelings
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