Post on 23-Feb-2016
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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:
• Personal relations• Efforts in the workplace• Initial impressions
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
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.
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.
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
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
CONVERSATION STARTERS
Books
Movies
Television Shows
School, education
Travel
Family
Puppies
TOPICS TO AVOID
Politics
Religion
Money
Sex
Inappropriate Humor
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
CREEPIEST VIDEO EVER.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgR29ipkr5k
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!
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?