You're talking to someone and they are responding but they look like they are leaning back. what might be the issue.
You might be too close to them
You are talking to someone and you are very close to them and you see them slowly back away, why do you think they are doing that?
they might want personal space, or they're not interested in talking to me
You are really excited to tell you therapist about your weekend, how could you start the conversation?
Ask them about their weekend or ask if you can tell them about your weekend
In a conversation, how do you know when it's your turn to talk?
What questions can you ask a friend you have not see in a while?
Your friend has been working really hard on their science project and they tell you they won first place in the science fair this week. What can you say to let them know you feel happy for them?
-Someone does not like to talk about animals. Would you ask them about animals?
you have something to ask a staff member - you go into the BCBA office they have their heads down and are all typing and not talking - is that a good time to interrupt?
maybe asking if they'd come talk to you alter
- You and your friend are talking about fun stuff to do during summer, and your friend lays down on the ground and closes their eyes. Should you keep talking?
your friend is talking to you about something that is upsetting them. what are some ways you can show that you're listening and engaged?
let them know you're sorry their upset and ask how you can help
- You are hanging out with your friend, and remember that she loves cooking and made cookies over the weekend for her mom. How could you start this conversation?
It's a friends birthday today, what can you say to them to let them know you care?
You are hanging with your friend, and want to share some exciting news that you are getting a new iphone over the weekend. You say, "Hey, guess what, I'm getting a new iPhone!" Your friend said "That's boring" - how do you change the convo?
someone brings up that they are going to a festival - what could you ask to show interest in them?
You have been talking to your friend about the new apps on your new iphone for 45 minutes, is it time to let someone else talk? Is it time to ask someone else a question about something they find interesting to give them a chance to talk?
-Someone is talking with a friend about their weekend. The friend says “I dont care” and walks away. Is the friend interested in the topic you were talking about?
-Two of your friends are talking about a new game that you havent heard of yet. How do you join the conversation?
there is a new student and she is sitting alone at lunch. she has a frown on her face. do you think you should introduce yourself and/or sit by her?
yes! always nice to introduce yourself. "Hi, my name is _____, what is your name?"
you really want to ask a therapist about your art project but they are with their client and teen time is in 1 hour. Should you wait or interrupt?
-You know a friend likes to play basketball on the weekend and had a game on Saturday. You see him on Monday, what can you ask?
Your friend has been talking about how they went swimming over the weekend for about an hour, and you would like to tell your friend about a cool tye die shirt you made the other day.
-A classmate you haven’t talked to before is wearing a shirt with your favorite video game character on; how could you start a conversation?
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