Conversation Skills Quiz

When starting a conversation, it's important to find a ______________ interest with the other person.

• common

• unique

• personal

• different

Use a ______________ to avoid looking like you're staring at someone.

• prop

• mirror

• book

• hat

When joining a group conversation, you should wait for a ______________ before speaking.

• pause

• signal

• gesture

• nod

Be sure to ______________ information with others to get to know them better.

• trade

• hide

• ignore

• hoard

To show interest in a conversation, make ______________ contact with the person you're speaking with.

• eye

• hand

• verbal

• physical

What should you do if the person you're trying to talk to doesn't seem interested?

• Keep talking

• Move on

• Talk louder

• Ignore them

Why is it important to mention a common interest when starting a conversation?

• It gives you an excuse to leave

• It helps to have something to talk about

• It makes you look smart

• It shows you are not interested

What is a prop in the context of starting a conversation?

• A joke

• A book or phone

• A friend

• A loud noise

What should you do before joining a group conversation?

• Interrupt the group

• Wait for a pause and mention the topic

• Announce your arrival loudly

• Stand very close to the group

How can you assess if someone is interested in talking to you?

• They are talking to someone else

• They are not looking at you

• They are facing you

• They are on their phone