Talk Your Best!
Part 1
____ new school year is here!
Are you ____ about talking to other students?
____ you have trouble starting conversations?
What ____ keeping conversations going?
Don't worry. Here are five tips to ____ a better talker.
Start by ____ interesting questions.
Most people ____ to talk about themselves.
____ give them the chance.
When you ask questions ____ people, they will answer gladly.
Be ____ good listener.
____ people are poor listeners.
So how can ____ be a good listener?
Look people in the ____
____ carefully to their words.
Don't look at your cell phone or ____ out!
Part 2
Give ____ Be an active listener.
Nod your head from ____ to time.
You can say little things like, ____ or “Cool.”
You can also say something like, ____ interesting.
Tell me more.” ____ feedback shows that you're listening.
Share common ____
You can't have a conversation by ____ listening.
What ____ you and your partner have in common?
Do you ____ like sports?
Then talk about your favorite baseball ____
Pay attention ____ the listener
Sometimes people may ____ be interested in your topic.
Don't say, "Hey, wake up!" or "Why aren't you ____ to me?"
Change the topic, or your partner will fall ____
Give the other person a chance to ____
Practice these tips, and you will soon be ____ great talker.
____ others first, and everyone will want to talk with you.