Topics Examples Shared Interests What do you like to do for fun? I like hiking, playing soccer, and camping. What about you? I also like hiking! Rocky Mountain National Park is my favorite place to hike. What’s yours? What do you like to do in your free time? I love playing the guitar with my band. Nice! I’ve taken up the guitar recently. I really like it, too! Entertainment What TV shows do you like? I’m a huge Big Bang Theory fan. What about you? Anything sci-fi. I really love Stranger Things. That’s a good show, too! What kind of music do you like? I really like Kendrick Lamar’s music. I do too! I was so happy he won the Pulitzer Prize. I know, he really deserves it. Working on school projects Hey, what are you going to write your paper on? I still have no idea. Neither do I. Want to go to the library to brainstorm some topics? Yeah, that sounds good. I heard you say you’re worried about our psych midterm. Yeah, I’m really stressing about it. There’s just so much to study. I know exactly how you feel. Want to meet up after school to review for the midterm? Sure, let’s do that. Concern for their well-being I’m sorry you were out sick with the flu all week! Are you feeling better? Yeah, I’m doing much better now. If you need any help catching up with Spanish, just let me know. I’d be happy to help you out. Thanks, Jen. That would be really helpful. I overheard you say that you’re feeling depressed and I’m concerned about you. I was just having a rough day. Well, I’m here if you ever need someone to talk to. Thanks, that’s good to know. Plans for the future What are you planning to do after graduation? Find a summer job, and then start college in the fall. What about you? I’m taking a gap year before college. A gap year? Why? I’ve always wanted to volunteer overseas. I’m applying for a program in Peru. That sounds really interesting! What will you study in college? Pre-med, definitely. I’ve always wanted to be a doctor. It’s great you’ve figured that out. How about you? I don’t really know yet. There’s too many choices! It’s okay, you have lots of time to decide. I hope so. I really want to do something with my life.