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Conversation Starters
What to talk about on the phone with family and friends.
How to answer a phone call.
- Say hello and share your name
- Ask if it’s a good time to talk
- Have one easy thing in mind to share
- Listen, react, and ask a follow-up question
- Help them imagine what you’re talking about by using clear descriptions
Let’s talk, adults.
Just getting started:
- “Hi! What are you doing today?”
- “How has your day been?”
- “What have you been up to lately?”
Questions about them:
- “What was your favorite part of your day?”
- “What did you do this weekend?”
- “How is [pet/hobby/garden/project] going?”
Questions that spark stories:
- “Did you have a favorite game or show growing up?”
- “What was school like for you?”
- “What’s a fun memory you have?”
Stories from you:
- “Today I learned…”
- “I’m excited about…”
- “I’m working on…”
Let’s talk, kids.
Getting started:
- “Hey! What are you doing right now?”
- “Are you free to talk?”
- “Want to play or hang out later?”
Life at school and home:
- “What did you do in [class/activity]?”
- “Have you seen/played [show/game]?”
- “Want to play a game together?”
Just for laughs:
- “Why did the math book look sad? Because it had too many problems.”
- “What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear.”
- “Why did the computer go to the doctor? Because it caught a virus.”
Keep it going:
- “Wait, what happened next?”
- “No way, tell me more!”
- “Why did that happen?”
When the convo slows down:
- “I have to go soon, but this was fun!”
- “Let’s talk again later!”
- “Call me when you’re free!”
