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Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n

Produce questions and phrases in order to initiate discussions<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nStarting<\/b>\u00a0a discussion<\/strong>, or initiating a conversation, is fundamental to interpersonal communications at work or school, and in all social settings. Review these strategies for beginning a discussion with fellow students, co-workers, acquaintances, friends or family.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Purpose<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Examples<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n

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Introduce yourself<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

\"Hello, my name is..\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0.\"I am a student at...\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"I work at...\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"I live...\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Get to know others<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

\"What is your name?\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"Where do you study\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"Where do you work?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Ask relevant questions<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

\"Do you know how to complete this form?\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"Where is the best place to buy groceries?\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"Are there any parks near here?<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Offer information<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

\"I can show you the way to the library.\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"Here is how I completed the assignment.\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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A shared experience<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

\"That test was really difficult!\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"The new manager seems very friendly.\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Offer a compliment<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

\"I like your backpack, where did you get it?\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"Those shoes look comfortable, where di you get them?\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Ask for an opinion<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

\"Are the apartments on Main Street nice?\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\"How do you feel about the new parking regulations?\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Offer praise<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

\"I heard your presentation and it was very well done.\"\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \"You were very helpful to me when...\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
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Show interest<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

\"I see you are wearing a soccer sweatshirt. Do you have a favorite team?\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n
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Tips for teaching<\/h3>\r\nContext is fundamental for selecting discussion starters.\r\n\r\nShare information on norms for conversations in various situations:\r\n
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  • Co-Workers<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Student groups<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Neighbors<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Acquaintances<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Strangers<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n ","rendered":"
    \n

    Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n

    Produce questions and phrases in order to initiate discussions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

    Starting<\/b>\u00a0a discussion<\/strong>, or initiating a conversation, is fundamental to interpersonal communications at work or school, and in all social settings. Review these strategies for beginning a discussion with fellow students, co-workers, acquaintances, friends or family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    Purpose<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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    Examples<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

    \n

    Introduce yourself<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

    		“Hello, my name is..\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0.”I am a student at…”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 “I work at…”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 “I live…”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Get to know others<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

    		“What is your name?”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0“Where do you study”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 “Where do you work?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Ask relevant questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

    		“Do you know how to complete this form?”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0“Where is the best place to buy groceries?”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0“Are there any parks near here?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    Offer information<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

    		“I can show you the way to the library.”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0“Here is how I completed the assignment.”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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    A shared experience<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

    		“That test was really difficult!”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 “The new manager seems very friendly.”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Offer a compliment<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

    		“I like your backpack, where did you get it?”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0“Those shoes look comfortable, where di you get them?”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Ask for an opinion<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

    		“Are the apartments on Main Street nice?”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0“How do you feel about the new parking regulations?”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Offer praise<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

    		“I heard your presentation and it was very well done.”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 “You were very helpful to me when…”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    \n

    Show interest<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

    		“I see you are wearing a soccer sweatshirt. Do you have a favorite team?”<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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    Tips for teaching<\/h3>\n

    Context is fundamental for selecting discussion starters.<\/p>\n

    Share information on norms for conversations in various situations:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Co-Workers<\/li>\n
    • Student groups<\/li>\n
    • Neighbors<\/li>\n
    • Acquaintances<\/li>\n
    • Strangers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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