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CONVERSATIONAL LANGUAGE

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Conversational Language . conversation. Interactive and spontaneous communication between 2 or more people Natural give and take of topics Most people find it pleasant and like the company to pass time . Conversation . Affects every other sort of behavior in which we engage: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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CONVERSATIONAL LANGUAGE

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CONVERSATION

Interactive and spontaneous communication between 2 or more people

Natural give and take of topics

Most people find it pleasant and like the company to pass time

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CONVERSATION

Affects every other sort of behavior in which we engage:

• Personal relations• Efforts in the workplace• Initial impressions

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ELEMENTS OF CONVERSATION

Discussion -- sharing opinions on subjects that are thought of during the conversation.

• The subject usually changes before discussion becomes dispute

Subject – conversations based on their content (often a combination)

• Ideas• Objective facts• Other people (usually absent)• Conversations about oneself

Functions – conveys information to achieve a goal • Small talk • Banter

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POLITE CONVERSATION

Conversations follow rules of etiquette

Conversations are social interactions, and depend on social convention

Failure to follow the rules ends the conversation

Awkward turtle.

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HO W TO MAK E PO L ITE CON VERSATION

Step 1: Think of a topic. What will you talk about today? Every conversation has a subject, or topic.

Some of the popular conversation topics are; music; opinions; "Have you ever...?" sentence starters and topics; shopping; clothes; sports; marriage; and children.

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HO W TO MAK E PO L ITE CON VERSATION

Step 2: Start off your conversation with something interesting.

• Ask a question• Be brave!

Step 3: Keep eye contact. • Give them your full attention• Don't let your eyes wander

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HO W TO MAK E PO L ITE CON VERSATION

Step 4: Do not interrupt them. • Listen to what they have to say!• Don’t just think about what you want to say next• Listen to where the conversation is moving

Step 5: Answer in detail • Yes and no are boring and don’t promote conversation• Give your opinion on a subject and analysis and

evidence• We often avoid talking about ourselves, but the other

person WANTS to know

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CONVERSATION STARTERS

Books

Movies

Television Shows

School, education

Travel

Family

Puppies

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TOPICS TO AVOID

Politics

Religion

Money

Sex

Inappropriate Humor

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AWKWARD SILENCE

Uncomfortable pause in a conversation or presentation

Associated with feelings of anxiety as the participants feel pressure to speak but are unsure what to say next

Remedies: • Summarize what was said and thank them for their

contributions• Conversation pieces (artwork, music, etc.)• Ice breakers • How about them Bears? Nice weather, eh?• Puppies

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CREEPIEST VIDEO EVER.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgR29ipkr5k

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LET’S TRY IT!

Brainstorm conversation topics and/or questions to ask

Conduct polite conversation around the classroom

Help yourself to treats!

Don’t just talk to your friends!

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REFLECTION

Who did you have a polite conversation with?

What did you talk about?

Did you have any awkward moments? How did you fix the situation?

How were you able to tell that the conversation was over or ending?