Gaining Someone's Attention

What skills do you use to gain someone's attention?

• Use our words.

• Move our bodies close.

• Yell and scream

• Face the person and look with our eyes.

Pick one (1) answer that is a good way to gain someone's attention.

• Stand and stare at them until they notice.

• Tap your foot until they answer.

• Wave your hand in the air.

• Say, "Excuse me."

How close should we stand when we want to talk to someone?

• As close as possible.

• About 3 feet apart (or hands on our hips).

• As far away as possible.

• About 6 feet apart (or arms straight out).

Pick one (1) answer that is a not so good way to gain someone's attention.

• Say, "What did you say?"

• Tap the person's shoulder.

• Say their name and say, "I'm confused."

• Yell out, "Stop talking!"

Is it ever okay to throw something or hit someone to gain their attention?

• Yes

• Sometimes

• No

How do we know someone is ready to listen to us?

If we stand too far away from someone and try to gain their attention, how might they feel?

What part of the conversation stoplight tells us it is our turn to talk?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

What part of the conversation stoplight tells us it is our turn to listen?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

How will you try to gain someone's attention next time you need something?