I should wait for a pause in the conversation before joining in.
True
I should join a conversation by slowly walking up to and staring at the people I want to talk to.
False. I should join by approaching/orienting to the people I want to talk to and then ask a question or make a comment related to the topic.
Before joining a conversation I should listen to find out what they're talking about.
True
The other person just started talking. This is a cue that I should also talk.
False. I should listen when the other person is talking
The other person asked me a question. This is a cue that I should talk.
True
It is important to trade information in conversations
True
The other person looks bored and is looking away a lot. This is a cue that I should keep talking.
False. This is a cue to stop talking and listen to what the other person has to say.
The other person stops talking and looks at me. This is a cue that it's my turn to talk.
True
Recess, lunch time, before and after school are all good times to join a conversation.
True
Your friend tells you that she watched a movie last night. What follow-up question could you ask?
'What movie did you watch?' 'Who was in the movie?' 'How was it?'
Your friend tells you that she went for a bike ride on the weekend. What follow-up question could you ask?
'Where did you go?' 'Who did you go with?' 'When did you go?' 'What did you see on your bike ride?'
I should join a conversation by laughing really loud when someone says something funny.
False. I should join by approaching/orienting to the people I want to talk to and then ask a question or make a comment related to the topic.
Your friend shows you her new backpack. What follow-up question could you ask?
'Where did you get your backpack?' 'when did you get the backpack?' 'why did you choose that one?'
When the other person is speaking I should pay attention to what they're saying.
True
Taking turns in conversations helps us learn about each other and find common interests.
True
