Starting & Joining a Conversation

True/False: There will always be a "perfect pause" during a conversation where you can interrupt

• True

• False

True/False: Going over and simply introducing yourself is the best way to join a conversation

• True

• False

Before joining a conversation, what should you do first?

• Stare at the group of people

• Nothing

• Find a common interest or activity

• Wave at them

If you just insert yourself into a conversation or friend group randomly, what could happen?

• They could reject you

• They would be your friend

• They would pretend nothing happened

• They wouldn't care

What are some strategies to use to join or start a conversation with someone?

• Interrupt and keep talking

• Listen, wait, and find a common interest

• Silently listen to them while nodding your head

• Point out their outfit and compliment them

True/False: After starting a conversation, you should wait and trade information

• True

• False

You see a group of girls at a lunch table and sit down. You want to show them something on your phone but they are all talking about their class. What could you do?

• Wait until the perfect pause

• Show them your phone anyways

• Talk about your class before moving on to something else

• Ignore them

Why is it important to pay attention to the humor feedback during a conversation?

• To make sure it was actually a funny joke

• To make sure you're getting attention from them

• So that you impress them

• To make sure they are laughing with you, not at you

What is one thing you can do to help make an opportunity to join or start a conversation?

• Enroll in a sports team or club after school

• Talk to as many people as you can

• Text people online

• Just wait for people to talk to you first