Conversations Intro

Rate your comfort level starting a conversation with someone you may not know super well

• I am too shy to start a conversation

• I sometimes can but depends on the day or my mood I may need support from adults

• I typically can if I sort of know them bit I don't talk to strangers or people I only met once

• I can talk to anyone

Do you feel comfortable giving people eye contact?

How do you show people you are listening and paying attention?

Groups:

(a) Paying attention

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(b) Not paying attention

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(c) May need more information

• already engaged in another conversation

• Taking notes but appearing distracted

• playing with hair or other personal items

• maintaining an open posture

• Fidgeting with hands, objects, or fidget tools

• Repeating back information for confirmation

• checking phone or messages

• asking relevant questions

• making eye contact or looking towards the speaker

• ignoring the speaker's questions or comments

• working on other tasks

• nodding in agreement

• responding appropriately to the speaker

How does building on the topic help you make connections with others and keep the conversation going?

Do you struggle to keep a hold of your ideas while listening to others speak while waiting for your turn in a conversation?

• Yes I feel like I need to share right away or I forget

• No I am able to listen and share when my turn comes

• Depends on the situation

Why would making supportive comments be a good conversational skill? It shows others that you ........

Why does your body language matter?

• It has no connection to how you communicate with others

• It gives people cues about your mood, ideas, and can sometimes confuse others when your body language doesn't match what you say

• You should have closed off body language when talking to others

• I have no idea why it matters

When you are talking with others do you like it when people ask you more questions about the topic you are sharing and show you that they are interested in what you have to say? (Hint: There may be multiple correct answers)

• Yes it shows me they care and gives me permission to info dump about things I enjoy

• No it makes me annoyed the conversation didn't end yet

• Yes it shows me they are listening to what I have to say and makes me feel like my ideas are important

• No it makes me feel like they are not listening

What are ways you can respectfully end a conversation

Groups:

(a) Respectful

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(b) Not as Respectful

• It was a pleasure speaking with you, I hope you have a great day!

• Just walks away not ending the conversation

• I'm so sorry but I have to go. It was nice to catch up.

• I'm outta here!

• I can't stay, peace!

• It was great talking to you, I hope we can chat again soon.

• I appreciate your understanding, I have to leave now.

• I gotta go bye.

• Thank you for your time, I really enjoyed our conversation.

• Thank you for the lovely discussion, I have to head out.

• I'm grateful for your insights, but I must take my leave now.

• I'm leaving, deal with it!

• Gotta run, bye!

• I really value our time together, but I need to go now.