Conversation facts for kids
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A conversation is a friendly chat between two or more people. It's a way to share ideas and learn from each other. Think of it like a spoken game of catch, where everyone gets to throw and receive ideas. Unlike a speech, where one person talks to a group, a conversation is a two-way street. It helps people with different thoughts understand each other better.
When you have a conversation, you naturally connect what the other person says to your own experiences. You might share your opinions or even tell a short story about yourself. For a conversation to be good, everyone needs to contribute fairly. It works best when speakers find topics they all find interesting and can relate to.
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How Conversations Work
Sometimes, a conversation might suddenly go quiet because everyone runs out of things to say. A good trick for this is to have another topic ready in your mind.
It's also interesting how much a conversation's topic can change. You might start talking about something very specific, like how computers work, and end up discussing the history of something completely different, like how words came to be!
Types of Conversations
There are many ways people talk to each other. Some common types of conversations include:
- Small talk: Light, friendly chats about everyday things, like the weather.
- Gossip: Talking about other people, often about their personal lives.
- Repartee: Quick, witty, and clever replies that make a conversation fun.
- Negotiation: Talking to reach an agreement or deal.
- Interview: When one person asks questions to get information from another.
- Argument: A discussion where people share different opinions, sometimes strongly.
- Debate: A more formal discussion where people present different sides of an issue.
Good Topics for Chatting
Some topics can lead to strong disagreements, like certain beliefs or ideas about how society should be run. But many topics are great for interesting discussions! These include:
- Movies, books, or TV shows
- Current events happening in the world
- Projects you are working on
- Your hobbies and interests
- What you do at school or work
- Your family
- Friends you have in common
Conversations don't always have to happen face-to-face. You can also chat with people over the telephone or using the Internet through messages or video calls.
Studying Conversations
Images for kids
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Arnold Lakhovsky, The Conversation (c. 1935)
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A group of men chatting in Ponce, Puerto Rico
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Discussion between two old friends
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The Conversation (Calgary)
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See also
In Spanish: Conversación para niños
