Midterm Social Skills

What is the first step in starting a conversation with someone new?

• Share your life story

• Find a common interest

• Ask personal questions

• Walk away

What should you avoid doing when you lose a game?

• Congratulate the winner

• Be a sore loser

• Say 'good game'

• Offer a handshake

When joining a group conversation, what is a good strategy to show you're interested?

• Stare at the group

• Use a prop

• Interrupt immediately

• Walk away

What does being a 'good sport' mean during games?

• Cheating to win

• Praising your friend

• Ignoring the rules

• Complaining about the game

How should you exit a conversation politely?

• Interrupt and leave

• Wait for a brief pause

• Shout goodbye

• Ignore everyone

What is an example of a cover story when making a phone call?

• "I just wanted to see how you're doing."
• "My fish died"

• "*burp*"

Why is it important to ask open-ended questions in a conversation?

• They require a yes or no answer

• They encourage longer responses

• They end the conversation quickly

• They confuse the other person

Which of the following should you not do when making new friends online?

• Share personal information

• Discuss mutual interests

• Use privacy settings

• Reconnect with known friends

What is a sign that you are accepted by a social group?

• They ignore you

• They give you their contact information

• They never talk to you

• They avoid making plans with you

What should you do if your friend is not playing by the rules?

• Argue with them

• Go with the flow

• Stop playing

• Refuse to talk to them