What is your communication style?
Passive (let others take charge), Passive-aggressive (want to take charge but do it indirectly), Aggressive (take charge and decide for others), Assertive
What is one example of a neurodivergent communication preference?
Being purposefully rude to your communication partner
Looking at someone intensely
Preferring to be direct instead of making small talk
Not engaging with someone at all
When you get to lunch today, you see a new student sitting in the seat you usually sit at. You go over and ask them if you can sit there because you do everyday, but they say no. What do you think their intentions and perspective are?
Intentions: sat down for lunch / Perspective: you're rude
Intentions: it was on purpose / Perspective: they're rude
What is something we should try to avoid doing when we're having a conversation with others?
Repeating what we know we have already said
Talking about both of your favorite things
Talking about what you both did over vacation
Asking them about their likes/dislikes
What is one way to tell when it's a good time to talk during a conversation?
The other person stops talking and looks at you
When you feel like it
When someone else is talking
When someone is telling you about their weekend
What's one way to tell if you've left someone out of the conversation?
They are looking down and not answering you
They're nodding their head and answering your questions
They're looking at you when your talking
They're body is facing you
What is a good way to start a conversation with someone?
Tell them you don’t like their shirt
Ask them a question about themselves
Tell them what you like to do with your free time
Make them watch your favorite episode of a show you like
What is one way to join an ongoing conversation?
Tell them about your weekend, stand very close to them
Start talking when you want to, keep your back to them
Talk about something that you like, talk about yourself
Wait for a pause, maintain the ongoing topic, say "excuse me
What type of body language might make someone uncomfortable?
Nodding your head, looking near them, saying “uh-huh”
Too much eye contact, standing too close, touching them
Make an on-topic comment, share appropriate opinion
Giving them a compliment, asking a question
If you are in a quiet place with just a few people (like a small coffee shop or store), what are 3 social expectations?
Talk quietly, not respond to anyone & be respectful
To talk loud, be rude & leave your trash on the table
Talk quietly, be calm & be respectful
Talk quietly, stand close to others & try others food
What are 3 social expectations when you are in a restaurant?
Give your order to a server, wait quietly, be respectful
If we are in a loud, crowded place, what would be an appropriate communication style?
Only talk to one person because it's hard to hear
Make your comments longer, talk in a quiet voice
Make your comments quick and short, talk in a loud voice
Only talk to someone when they ask you something
What is one way to keep a conversation going?
Talk for most of the conversation
Only talk about what you like during the conversation
Turn away from them while their talking
Ask someone about their weekend/hobbies