Joining & Leaving a Conversation

Where/when is a good place to make friends?

• In Lunch Support
• In Class
• During After-School Activities
• During a Wedding

The FIRST step to joining a group is to...

• Watch & Listen
• Look Around
• Yell out to see who is interested
• Start Talking

What do we need to watch & listen for when joining a conversation?

• To hear what they are talking about
• Common Interests
• To see if you know someone
• All of the above

What is a common interest?

• A Cool Topic
• Something that makes you laugh
• An interest 2 or more people share
• Personal Information

How can you show the group you want to join?

• Move Close but not too close
• Yell at them
• Interrupt their conversation
• Stare at them

The second step to joining a group is to wait.  What are you waiting for?

• An invitation
• A new group to start talking
• A pause in the conversation
• Nothing

What do you do to finally join the group?

• Move closer to the group
• Make a comment or ask a question
• Have a reason to join (cover story)
• All of the above

What should you NOT do if you are not being accepted by a group?

• Try again later
• Try a different group
• Follow the rules next time
• Throw a fit

How can you tell if a group is NOT accepting you?

• They smile at you
• They include you in their conversation
• They close their circle on you
• They make eye contact

If a group is completely ignoring you, what is the first step to exit the conversation?

• Walk Away
• Look Away
• Keep Your Cool
• Turn Away