The document discusses various communication strategies for controlling topics, shifting topics, repairing conversations, and terminating interactions. It provides examples of verbal cues and prompts that can be used with each strategy to smoothly guide discussions and conversations. These strategies are important tools for formal and informal communication situations.

1. Communication Strategies

2. So, what shall we
include in our talk
show presentation
on Thursday?
…
I’ve heard you were
dating already? Who is
she?

3. I’ve met my girl in
our favorite
restaurant near
the plaza.
…
Oh, really? I thought
you’re not having one
anymore after your
terrible breakup?

4. We’ll, I also I
thought I would
never love again
‘till I met her.
…
So, is she as beautiful
as Leona?

5. I’d like to remind
you that we are
talking about our
presentation.
…
?????????

6. Topic Control
-a strategy that limits the coverage of
discussion or conversation to things that are
acceptable to people involved in the conversation

7. Some common verbal cues used to control topics in
everyday conversations include the following:
1. This might not be the best venue for such a
discussion…
2. Perhaps that is an issue for another discussion…
3. Let’s not talk about that right now…
4. Maybe we should reserve that topic for another
time…
5. That is not the right time to talk about that…
6. Now is not the time to talk about that…

8. You know what, my
neighbor had just
celebrated her
birthday yesterday
before she died of car
accident.
…

9. Have you read the
Facebook status of Ms.
Roxanne Arian?
The class is about to start…

10. I was really so amazed by
Showtime’s Pak Ganern!
In a wake…

11. You know what, my neighbor
had just celebrated her
birthday yesterday before she
died of car accident.
In a classmate’s birthday party…

12. My ever diligent boy, would
you mind if we talk about
your scores in Oral Com?
At home….

13. Topic Shifting
-a strategy that requires
listening intently to the people
you are in conversation with
- occurs when you would like
another, more interesting or
pleasant topic to talk about
instead

14. To ensure smooth topic switching during formal
communication situations, one may try the following
prompts to steer the conversation or discussion to a new
topic:
1. Well, in other news…
2. By the way…
3. Since you mentioned that,…
4. I know this is off-topic, but I have to ask/say…
5. Before I forget…

15. Now let’s talk about your
grades son. How high are
they?

16. Dad, how many girlfriends did
you have before you married
Mom?

17. Well Sir, you must be the most
handsome bachelor in your
hometown.

18. When do you usually say
SORRY?

19. When do you usually say
SORRY in a
conversation?

20. Is saying sorry enough to
lessen negative impact of
your message?

21. Repair
-a strategy for recouping lost
rapport in a conversation
- done when a mistake in
communicating is committed such
as mispronouncing a word or using
a wrong term

22. Some common verbal cues to take back what has been
said or restating a message.
1. “That came out wrong… let me rephrase that…”
2. I’m sorry, I take that back…”
3. Let me clarify that…”

23. With a pair, create responses that will politely repair
the following conversations.
A.Teacher: (Mispronounces your name) KAY-la, please
come forward.
You:__________________
Teacher:_______________

24. B. Costumer: (Confused of your product presentation)
How much is the initial payment again?
You:__________________
Costumer:_______________
ABM

25. B. Homeowner: (Confused of the new plan for the house)
What were you planning about the pool again?
Engineer:__________________
Homeowner:_______________
STEM

26. B. Principal: Who said I will not be here? I am just late
because I was called by the supervisor.
Teacher:__________________
Principal:_______________
HUMMS

27. B. Tourist: (Offended) What did you say about my
country again?
You:__________________
Tourist:_______________
ABM

28. B. Doctor: Who told you I did not prescribe the right
medicine?
Nurse:__________________
Doctor:__________________
STEM

29. B. Chief: I really do not understand your report on the
crime scene. Do you really know how to make one?
SPO1:__________________
Chief:__________________
HUMMS

30. How do we end up things?

31. How do we end up conversations?

32. Termination
-a strategy for terminating or
ending interaction

33. Use the following:
1. “Never mind, it doesn’t matter. Let’s not talk
about it anymore.
2. “I’m sorry I’ m not comfortable talking about
this.”
3. “I wish I could stay and talk more, but I have to
go.”
4. “It’s been great talking to you, but I’m afraid I
have to go.”
5. “Excuse me, but I really need to get going. Let’s
talk again soon.

34. Performance Task: TALK SHOW