Question

How might you open a conversation with the persons described in each of these situations? What ap-
proaches would meet with favorable responses? What approaches would meet with unfavorable re-
sponses?
1. On the first day of class, you and another student are the first to come into the classroom and are
seated in the room alone.
2. You've just started a new job in a large office where you're one of several computer operators. It
seems as if most of the other people know one another.

Answer 1

Answer:

Of course, these are my opinionated responses so they might differ from what you're learning.

1. In a school environment, its more friendly and not really professional orientated. I would break the moment of silence and approach the student. Whilst doing that, having a eye contact and a smile on your face giving the impression that you're a friendly person. Some unfavorable responses would not having good eye contact and having a monotone voice.

2. As this is a professional environment, connections matter the most. Its always great to make relationships with your co-workers. Having a friendly attitude and open to communications with those people around you are very important. Introducing yourself to those co-workers with a great attitude and eager to work for the company always leave a great impression. Unfavorable responses are like the 1st response. Having a monotone voice, poor eye contact, and a terrible attitude.