We have learned that Owen is a quiet kid who doesn't really socialize much but he has a conversation with Natalie that is different for him.
Think about having conversations.
Name one SOCIAL SKILL (ex: eye contact - okay now you can't use this one) that makes discussions more lively, fun or interesting. Explain why you think this is so important.
EX: Eye contact is such an important social skill because you need to be able to look someone in the eye when they are speaking. It shows respect but it also shows you are paying attention and have an interests in what they are saying. I appreciate it when someone looks me in the eye when I speak so I will do the same for them.
To me eye contact is really important because you need to be polite to each other. Also it is really good to listen to what your peers have to say, you might have some idea to what that person had to say. Then if someone has the time to listen to what you had to say, then you should take the time to hear what your friend has to say. That is why eye contact is important.
ReplyDeleteOkay but I said above that you had to pick something other than eye contact. Actively listening as you stated is important :)
DeleteSmall talk what a great thing. Eye contact is a great thing for me too. Once I make eye contact with a girl I go over, and carry on a small talk. One thing you cannot be shy, or the girl may just walk away, and never talk to you again. That's my way of seeing my small talk, and eye contact......(((:
ReplyDeleteAgain something other than eye contact...but good visual example
DeleteSmall talk is when you can sit, and talk to some one you have never meant before and not be shy about it. Because you should not be shy and small talk is a grate way to make friends.
ReplyDeleteSmall talk is a great way to start a conversation. Sometimes you need to step out of a "shy zone" and just say hi! :)
DeleteHow I keep a good conversation going i always ask a bunch of questions and keep concentrated about our conversation. Also I try my hardest to make it look like Im really interested in what ever were talking about.But i try to start new conversation because i don't want that to be the only thing me and that person talk about.
ReplyDeleteI agree that's the best way to have a conversation off
DeleteGreat idea! Capitalize I :)
DeleteI keep a good convo by making jokes or by moving my hands and try and keep people interested in what I'm talking about . After we have talked about that topic for a while i just start asking them questions in till they start talking about something else !! (:
ReplyDeleteI meant to capitalize that I !
DeleteDevin I agree making jokes is the best way to have a convo
DeleteOkay so I used convo in class :0) but in print let's say conversation. :)
DeleteOkay.
DeleteAn important way to show that your listening is by nodding, or just yeah, OK. This is how i keep a good conversation i first start off with a smile and a joke then i start asking questions. The best way to keep a good conversation is by being yourself going out your comfort zone when you do that then people probably start to talk to you this is the best way to make friends.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you on that .
DeleteWhen talking to someone, I think asking questions is important. I think it would make them feel like they care and that you want a conversation going. I also think that nodding your head is important, because it lets them know that you're really listening and understanding what they're saying.
ReplyDeleteKayla I agree with that asking questions is important
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DeleteThe way i keep a conversation is by talking with my hands. if I talk with my hands people get more intrauterine in what I'm talking about. Mostly I like to act like I care about what they have to say even tho half the time I could give two cents about what they got to say ; If you seem interested in what they have to say they will talk more . Another way i keep a good conversation going is to respond to them say "yeah" or "I totally agree with you on that" .If its starts to get boring you can always try to joke about the person or tell them what you like and don't like . If y'all are total opposites then lie ! say you like something just so they can add in on the conversation .
ReplyDeleteI agree with you 100%
DeleteLol ! But I agree .
DeleteI think it is really important to ask questions about how they are doing and other things.Or you can change subjects to talk about in your conversations with the person. And make sure you introduce your self or add stuff about you in your conversations about things going on.
ReplyDeleteThe way I keep a conversation going is by agreeing with them and being very interested of what there saying. Sometimes I might use my hand when I'm trying to explain something to them that they didn't get when I was talking. Also they would have to hold the conversation as well so it wont die off and be weird. Then I like to tell some jokes to keep them entertained and want to here more.
ReplyDeleteThe way I start off with a conversation is I constantly nod. That let's who I'm talking to know I'm paying attention. When I start off i smile and joke around and have fun. Then I ask questions and all about there opinion of what they think. I keep on one subject for a while then I ask.
ReplyDeleteAgree.
DeleteYes you do and I love that about you. I can always tell you are paying attention! :)
DeleteThanks :)
DeleteThe way I keep a conversation is by listening to the purson and talking back, Not just say ok and yeah. When people listen to ne talk it makes you really feel confedent. Im sure other people would really like you to listening to there story to.
ReplyDeleteWhen I talk to people I usually use my hands when I talk . Other way I keep a good conversation is to joke around a lil bit with friends or people around you .
ReplyDeleteThis is good and true.
DeleteYeah you do that quiet ofter . Lol but so true !
DeleteWell I think being social is fun!! It gets you further in life. Owen is no social so he doesn't really have any friends... im social so I have many friends..I really think you really half to chose tour friends carefully.
ReplyDeleteThe way I keep a conversation is by talking with my hands.then I crack a funny joke in make them laugh.then they get interested in talking to me.so when they respond to whatever I am saying I just keep nodding my head saying yeah i understand, I feel the same way about that subject.in to make them feel good about them self's but half the time I am just lieing.
ReplyDeleteI love how you said "I make them feel good...but :) You are a good person. Now capitalize the first letter of each sentence and space after ending punctuation. :0)
DeleteHahahahahahaahahah ! Girl Your to much ..
DeleteThe way I keep conversations is my face expressions an the way I act because im a funny person to talk to. Also when I start a conversation with someone I dont know an I ask them whats there name an I ask them questions like whats there favorit thing to do.Also when I talk to kids or adults I don't know I really dont talk to them that much because i dont really know them like that becuase im not sure they are intrested in the things that im intrested in.
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