What are the four skills and strategies used primarily to initiate a relationship? Provide an example.
What will be an ideal response?
- Observe and act on approachability cues
- Identify and use conversation starters
- Follow initiation norms
- Ask questions.
- For example, Pablo saw Manseula across the welcome desk at a convention and was intrigued by her. He actively turned toward her, made eye contact, smiled, and said hello. He walked toward her and started a conversation by asking her which company she was representing, and asked if she was enjoying the band playing in the background. They followed with initiation norms of exchanging names, asking each other about the projects they are working on, and providing each other with contact information.
- Student examples will vary.
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What will be an ideal response?