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What is a conversation driver?

Telling someone exactly what you are thinking or feeling.

When a person says something, but actually means the opposite of what they said.

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Something that stops a conversation from continuing; the other communication partner may become confused or not understand.

Talking around something; not exactly saying what we mean or asking for something directly.

You're not actually saying what you mean. These are "disguised" or hidden in the words that you actually say. You have to decipher the meaning.

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Give an example of conversation drivers.
- using good eye contact
- staying on topic
- making sure each person gets a turn to talk

- use our eyes to give clues
- make a comment or a question about something rather than asking for it
- wait to see if the other person offers

- to be funny with friends
- to lighten a stressful situation

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- not using good eye contact
- not responding on topic
- using a tone of voice that sounds uninterested

- maybe when asking for a small favor
- if we want to be more polite or make others feel comfortable
- when we don't know the person that well

- listen to the tone of their voice
- the person may place stress on certain words
- look at the person's mood

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- answers may vary
- ex. I'm not sure I understand. Could you repeat that?
- ex. Could you explain what you mean?
- ex. tell them that you are a little confused.

- when we know the person really well (ex. when talking with your parents)
- when it's something that you need to get across to someone else (ex. if you need help on a math question in class, you would use direct language to ask for help)

- listen to the person's tone of voice
- think about the words they use and if they fit the situation
- read the person's mood
- ask the person if they're using sarcasm if you don't know.