How to Work a Room: The Ultimate Guide to Savvy Socializing in Person and Online
How to Work a Room: The Ultimate Guide to Savvy Socializing in Person and Online by Susan RoAne
- Being approachable is just as important as approaching others; and a smile and eye contact are essential. Men have worn ties that give us “something to talk about.” … Ties open up conversation. When you see a unique lapel pin, brooch or tie—0say something! You are being invited to say hello!
- Thou shalt try strategies:
- Read name tags
- Go with a buddy
- Talk to “wallflowers”
- Approach and be approachable
- Smile
- Allow for serendipity
- Listen
- Care
- Extricate courteously and circulate gracefully
- Follow up
- Call or send “thank-yous”
Thou shalt say something…anything.
- Don’t wait. Initiate.
- Take the risk; the rewards are thine.
- Listen with interest to the response.
- Smile and make eye contact.
- Pay attention.
How do I overcome shyness? Know eighty-eight percent of us feel we are shy. Decide to work through shyness. Observe the behavior and manner of an outgoing persona you admire. Emulate that person. Take an acting and or improvisation class. Join a book club or discussion group or an organization in your area of interest.
How do I break into a group? Choose a lively group of three or four people. Stand on the periphery. When acknowledged verbally or by eye contact, step into the group. Comment about the conversation. Do not segue to your own agenda.
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