Talk Your Best!
Part 1
The new ____ year is here!
Are you nervous about ____ to other students?
Do you have trouble starting ____?
What ____ keeping conversations going?
Don't worry. Here are five tips to become a better ____.
Start by ____ interesting questions.
Most people love to talk about ____.
So give ____ the chance.
____ you ask questions about people, they will answer gladly.
Be a good ____.
Many people are poor ____.
So how ____ you be a good listener?
____ people in the eye.
Listen ____ to their words.
Don't look at your cell phone or space ____!
Part 2
Give feedback. Be an active ____.
Nod your head ____ time to time.
You can say little things ____, “Wow!” or “Cool.”
You ____ also say something like, “That's interesting.
____ me more.” Giving feedback shows that you're listening.
____ common interests.
You can't have a ____ by just listening.
What do you and your ____ have in common?
Do you both like ____?
Then talk ____ your favorite baseball team.
____ attention to the listener
Sometimes people ____ not be interested in your topic.
____ say, "Hey, wake up!" or "Why aren't you listening to me?"
Change the topic, or your partner will fall ____.
Give the ____ person a chance to talk.
Practice these tips, and you will ____ be a great talker.
Put others first, and everyone will ____ to talk with you.