Ask your child about what it means to be a good Conversationalist

• Does being a good conversationalist mean that you are only a good talker?
  • No, it means you are not only a good talker, but you are a good listener. 
• Does a good conversationalist argue their point?
  • No. Try to listen to their point of view in a respectful way.
• What are justifiers?
  • Filler words, such as “umm” and “like.”
• What are some “small talk” topics?
  • The weather.
  • Your day.
  • Where you are going on vacation.

Ask your child about being a Good Listener

• When someone is talking, if we think we have something really important to say, is it okay to interrupt them?
  • No.
• How do we know the person is done talking, so we do not interrupt them?
  • Count to five before you speak.
• What if we do not care what the person is saying?
  • Listen anyway.
• What is a non-verbal way to show we are listening to someone.
  • Nod your head every once in a while.