This post gives a quick overview of winning friends.
First, don't think you're very big. No one likes to talk to people high up there, real or imagined. That means, whether you are a boss or a highly-talented person doesn't matter. Everyone is on equal ground.
1. Be humble and approachable
2. Smile
3. Few golden words are better than spamming of words if you need to impress
4. Be interested. Look interested. The latter's as important as the former.
5. Ask questions:
- what are you doing?
- how was your name inspired (for interesting names)?
- what do you do at work?
- what do you think about __(current affairs)__ ?
- what do you do during your free time (more personal, to be asked when relationship transits from work to personal)?
Quote whatever perception you have had, "I've heard that ________. Is this true?" This will create a dialogue.
If the person asks a question, answer, but not in a long-winded manner. Brevity is an important skill.
First, don't think you're very big. No one likes to talk to people high up there, real or imagined. That means, whether you are a boss or a highly-talented person doesn't matter. Everyone is on equal ground.
1. Be humble and approachable
2. Smile
3. Few golden words are better than spamming of words if you need to impress
4. Be interested. Look interested. The latter's as important as the former.
5. Ask questions:
- what are you doing?
- how was your name inspired (for interesting names)?
- what do you do at work?
- what do you think about __(current affairs)__ ?
- what do you do during your free time (more personal, to be asked when relationship transits from work to personal)?
Quote whatever perception you have had, "I've heard that ________. Is this true?" This will create a dialogue.
If the person asks a question, answer, but not in a long-winded manner. Brevity is an important skill.
