Conversation Rules

Slide 1: •Conversation Manners • Conversation Manners 3 good rules to think about before speaking are:

Slide 2: Conversation Manners • Is it true? • Is it nice? • Is it necessary? •Arabic Proverb

Slide 3: •Conversation Manners • Think about these rules before speaking to avoid hurting people by what you say. Below are more rules for good conversation manners:

Slide 4: •Conversation Manners •Speak slowly and clearly. Mention a topic of shared interest.

Slide 5: •Conversation Manners • Don't talk too much about yourself.

Slide 6: •Conversation Manners •Don't try to control the conversation, but don't remain silent.

Slide 7: •Conversation Manners • Ask the other person's opinion and listen to it.

Slide 8: •Conversation Manners •Do not ask personal questions such as age, weight, or how much something cost.

Slide 9: •Conversation Manners • Do not ask a question that you would not want to answer yourself.

Slide 10: •Conversation Manners •Give the other person a chance to speak.

Slide 11: •Conversation Manners • Don't interrupt or break in when the other person is speaking.

Slide 12: •Conversation Manners •Do not finish the other person's sentences.

Slide 13: •Conversation Manners • Try not to talk about boring topics.

Slide 14: •Conversation Manners •Give more than one word answers and add interesting facts.

Slide 15: •Conversation Manners •Be truthful.

Slide 16: •Conversation Manners • Think before you speak; don't hurt the other person's feelings.

Slide 17: •Conversation Manners •Don't argue, brag, or exaggerate

Slide 18: •Conversation Manners • Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

Slide 19: •Conversation Manners •Always laugh with them instead of at them.