Social skills

When starting a conversation with someone you know, you could...

• Start talking about yourself

• Ask them a question about their job/school/hobby

• Start talking about your interests

Select a good topic for "small talk"

• Who is in your family

• How you are doing in school

• The weather

True or False: A conversation should include a mix of questions and comments

• True

• False

Which may be a nonverbal cue signaling that someone is ready for the conversation to end?

• Asking questions

• Nodding

• Looking away

How could you signal that you are ready for the conversation to end?

(select all that apply)

• Use a transition word

  (e.g., so..., well..., anyways... etc.)

• State what you are doing next

• Make a plan for the future

• Ask questions about what your conversation partner just said

You just met someone your age at the park. What could you ask to start conversation?

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How might you signal to someone that you are ready to end the conversation?

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You are speaking with a cousin that you do not see often. What could you ask them to get the conversation started?

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How might you show someone that you are listening to what they are saying?

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You are speaking with friends after soccer practice and its time to leave. How would you end the conversation?

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