Conversation Skills Listening Introductions RED What is your

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Conversation Skills: Listening

Conversation Skills: Listening

Introductions RED – “What is your favorite book and why? ” Ø BLUE –

Introductions RED – “What is your favorite book and why? ” Ø BLUE – “What is the last movie you saw? How was it? Ø GREEN – “What is your favorite musical group and your favorite song? ” Ø BROWN – “Do you have a collection? What is it and how old were you when you started it? ” Ø YELLOW – “What country would you like to visit and why? ” Ø ORANGE – “What was your best vacation ever and why? ” Ø

Is This a Conversation? Why? So what do you think of the color, I

Is This a Conversation? Why? So what do you think of the color, I look good don’t you think?

What is a Conversation? She Says… Ø At least 2 people Ø Take turns

What is a Conversation? She Says… Ø At least 2 people Ø Take turns … He Says

Conversation Skills: Listening Ø Look at the person who is talking

Conversation Skills: Listening Ø Look at the person who is talking

Listening Ø Look at the person who is talking Ø Think about what is

Listening Ø Look at the person who is talking Ø Think about what is being said Ø Wait your turn to talk – don’t interrupt Ø Stand at an appropriate distance

What facial expressions or body postures show that you are too close during a

What facial expressions or body postures show that you are too close during a conversation? Am I Too Close? Activity

Genuine Listening Ø Listen with your eyes, heart, and ears Ø Stand in the

Genuine Listening Ø Listen with your eyes, heart, and ears Ø Stand in the other person’s shoes Ø Give feedback to show you’re listening (role play) www. acersplace. com

Let’s Try It: Ø Read your statement to me. Ø Everyone watch and rate

Let’s Try It: Ø Read your statement to me. Ø Everyone watch and rate how well I listen. Did I: l l Look at the speaker? Wait my turn to speak? Listen genuinely? Stand at an appropriate distance?

4 Poor Listening Skills Ø Spacing Out Ø Selective Listening Ø Word Listening(no feeling)

4 Poor Listening Skills Ø Spacing Out Ø Selective Listening Ø Word Listening(no feeling) Ø Self-centered Listening Hearing only parts I’m interested in……. From: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey

Role Play Ø Identify examples of good and poor listening

Role Play Ø Identify examples of good and poor listening

How Well Did You Listen? RED – “What is your favorite book and why?

How Well Did You Listen? RED – “What is your favorite book and why? ” Ø BLUE – “What is the last movie you saw? How was it? Ø GREEN – “What is your favorite musical group and your favorite song? ” Ø BROWN – “Do you have a collection? What is it and how old were you when you started it? ” Ø YELLOW – “What country would you like to visit and why? ” Ø ORANGE – “What was your best vacation ever and why? ” Ø

So, what do you think? Can you think of any times when you should

So, what do you think? Can you think of any times when you should NOT listen?

“Social Power” Point Listening Skills: • Look at the person who is talking •

“Social Power” Point Listening Skills: • Look at the person who is talking • Think about what is being said • Wait your turn to talk – don’t interrupt • Stand at an appropriate distance • Listen genuinely