Making Friends

When you want to make new friends, one way is to???

• Discover new friends by joining a club, academic or athletic team
• Refusing to talk to others in class
• Sitting by yourself in the cafeteria 
• Putting your head down when people talk to you

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When starting a conversation, what is one thing to consider?

• Their age
• Their interests
• Their facials
• All of the above

What body language is important to use when you are listening?

• Head down
• Wiggling
• Tapping
• Eye Contact

What is an important job of the INITIATOR of a conversation? 

• Greeting
• Small Talk
• Connections
• All of the Above

What is an important job of the RESPONDER?

• Short Answers
• Monopolizing
• Being sassy
• Picking their nose

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Social events are a great way to meet new people.  Which below is NOT a social event. 

• School Dance 
• Sporting Event 
• Sitting at home alone playing video games
• Club activity 

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Being approachable is key when making new friends.  To be approachable as possible you should do the following: 

• Smile 
• Provide Eye Contact 
• Shake Hands 
• All of above 

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When approaching someone new, which time would be best?

• In the middle of class while your teacher is teaching 
• In the hallway between classes
• During a test
• In the cafeteria 

Once you meet someone new, follow up is key.  Which of the following can you do to follow up with the person you just met?

• Send a text 
• Call them 
• Write them a note/email 
• All of the above 

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Being patient is part of making new friends.  How can you be patient after you met someone new?

• Give them time to respond to a text, phone call or email 
• Call or text them every 5 minutes 
• Stalk them outside their classrooms 
• Interrupt them while they are with other friends 

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