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The Pattern of Conversation. The Pattern of Conversation. Answers. Comments. Questions. 1. 2. A comment is a verbal remark, opinion, and/or criticism. A comment is providing additional
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The Pattern of Conversation Answers Comments Questions 1 2
A comment is a verbal remark, opinion, and/or criticism. A comment is providing additional information to a conversation. Comment Starter Examples: I… I think…. I like…. My favorite…. I love… I wonder…. That is… This is...
The Pattern of Conversation Questions, Answers, and Comments
Helps you to Pay Attention to the Speaker and the Listener Taking Turns and Staying on Topic
In a conversation, when you…. • Take turns • Stay on topic • Pay attention • You FEEL GOOD because this skill helps you to… Get What You Need Make and Keep Friends
“Knowing how to communicate with people in the right context for a given situation is an important skill, as there are often unspoken rules and standards that are just expected.” Adapted from Skills to Pay the Bills-Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success -Funded by ODEP
Work Hanging out with friends Your conversation should match where you are and who you are with. Attending music class
How do you greet your friends? Hanging out with friends
How do you greet your coworkers at work? How do you greet your supervisor at work? Work
How would you greet your music instructor at the start of class? Attending music class
Family How do you greet your mom and dad?
Social Network: Personal discussions should only be with those in your first two circles. • Sibling • ME • Aunts/Uncles • Father • Mother
Can I talk about my weight or the weight of my other co-workers in the workplace? NO YES or NO
Can I ask my co-worker how much he makes and how much he spent on his new car in the workplace? NO YES or NO
Can I negatively talk about my customers with my co-workers in the workplace? NO YES or NO
Can I ask my co-worker how long he has worked for the company? YES YES or NO
Personal Topics: Avoid discussing these topics in the workplace. PERSONAL MATTERS WEIGHT NEGATIVE COMMENTS ABOUT A PERSON/THINGS: HAIR, CLOTHES, SHOES, FOOD MONEY
What did I learn from this activity? I learned different patterns of conversation. I learned about questions, answers, and comments. I learned the importance of taking turns and staying on topic. I learned that there are certain topics that should not be discussed in the workplace. Anything else?