What are some effective ways to initiate conversations with strangers?

Making Friends

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Carl Bethea
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Some effective ways to initiate conversations with strangers include: making eye contact and smiling, asking open-ended questions, finding common interests or topics, giving genuine compliments, and actively listening to the other person.
Ignoring the person and not making any eye contact
Asking closed-ended questions that can be answered with a simple yes or no
Talking only about yourself and not showing interest in the other person
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you build trust and rapport with someone you just met?
By interrupting them and talking about yourself
By pretending to be someone you're not
By avoiding eye contact and not engaging in conversation
By actively listening, showing genuine interest, being honest and transparent, and finding common ground.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some active listening skills that can help in making friends?
Multitasking while listening, judging and criticizing the speaker, not providing any feedback
Maintaining eye contact, showing genuine interest, asking open-ended questions, paraphrasing and summarizing, providing supportive and non-judgmental responses
Talking more than listening, not showing interest in the speaker's perspective
Interrupting the speaker, avoiding eye contact, asking closed-ended questions
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is non-verbal communication important in making friends?
Non-verbal communication helps convey emotions, build trust, and establish rapport without the need for words.
Non-verbal communication can be misleading and cause misunderstandings in friendships.
Verbal communication is more important than non-verbal communication in making friends.
Non-verbal communication is not important in making friends.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some common non-verbal communication cues that indicate interest and engagement?
Maintaining eye contact, nodding, leaning forward, smiling, and mirroring body language.
Looking away, crossing arms, slouching, yawning, and showing disinterest in the conversation.
Talking over the speaker, checking phone, looking bored, and not responding to the speaker.
Avoiding eye contact, shaking head, leaning back, frowning, and displaying closed body language.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you show genuine interest in what someone is saying?
Interrupt them frequently
Look away and check your phone
Nod your head but don't say anything
Actively listen, maintain eye contact, ask relevant questions, and provide feedback.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some strategies to remember people's names when meeting them for the first time?
Actively listening, repeating the name, making mental associations, using visual imagery or wordplay, and practicing name recall.
Using a generic nickname for everyone
Writing the name down immediately after hearing it
Ignoring the person's name and focusing on other details
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