2.1: Watch: Celeste Headlee TED Talk
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Watching a TED Talk
Celeste Headlee "10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation"
Celeste Headlee is an experienced radio host who interviews people for a living. Watch the video and then answer the questions below.
- What skill does Celeste Headlee think we need to learn?
- What problems make conversation difficult these days?
- As you hear them in the TED talk, put a check next to the rules for better conversation. Take notes. Be prepared to explain the rules to your classmates.
- Don't multitask
- Don't pontificate
- Ask open-ended questions
- Go with the flow
- If you don't know, say you don't know
- Don't equate your experiences with others
- Don't repeat yourself
- Stay out of the weeds
- Listen
- Be brief
- According to Celeste Headlee, which rule is the most important?
- In your opinion, which rule is the most important? Do you disagree with any rule? Can you add a rule?
- What does Celeste Headlee mean when she says "Be prepared to be amazed"?
- Remember the video. Which features did the TED talk have? Identify all that apply.
- Quotes
- Jokes
- Visuals
- Examples
- A list
- When you have a conversation, what is the best habit you have to make it a good conversation?