Chapter 20 Tip 17 Taboo: Naked presentations
"Susan, this is John Smith. John, this is Susan Jones." This introduction?What can you expect two people to say?
"Smith, it's S-M-I-I-H, isn't it?"
"Susan, isn't it? Hmm...uh...not a bad name."
If you want to introduce two people to each other like this, I think it's better to forget it.It wasn't Susan and John's fault that they didn't strike a chord, it was all the way the introducer made the introduction, which is the most common mistake people make—name each other and get away with it.The fishing line is down, but there is no bait, and the fish have nowhere to bite, of course it is useless.
If you introduce two strangers to each other, don't throw out the fishing rod, but forget the bait, and then stand there, smiling like a big clam shell.Let the strangers go around in a hurry, not knowing where to start.You can arrange some topics so that the two people can talk freely and freely.After the task is completed, it is up to you whether you want to stay and add people, or find another place to promote interpersonal relationships.
Some natural winners may not talk much, but they never let a conversation die unless they want to.They use this technique to keep the conversation going.When they take on the role of introduction, they all put in some additions to move the conversation forward.For example, "Susan, this is John, he has a great yacht, he took us out on the water last summer. John, this is Susan, she is the editor-in-chief of Snacks and Gourmet Magazine." With this content, Susan can ask John about his boat, or where he went last summer.John also has an opening to talk about his love of writing, or his love of cooking, of food.The topic naturally extends to travel in general, life at sea, past vacations, favorite recipes, restaurants, healthy eating, magazines, editorial guidelines—possibly infinitely. From the second part so far, we have introduced 8 techniques. The first two techniques can enhance the attractiveness of your personality, the middle three techniques can open the door of dialogue, and the other two techniques can resolve embarrassment and make the dialogue continue.Now, we're taking it to the next level, elevating small talk to meaningful communication.The next trick, guaranteed to keep your partner engrossed in your conversation.
If you introduce two strangers to each other, don't throw out the fishing rod, but forget the bait, and then stand there, smiling like a big clam shell.Let the strangers go around in a hurry, not knowing where to start.You can arrange some topics so that the two people can talk freely and freely.After the task is completed, it is up to you whether you want to stay and add people, or find another place to promote interpersonal relationships.
Some natural winners may not talk much, but they never let a conversation die unless they want to.They use this technique to keep the conversation going.When they take on the role of introduction, they all put in some additions to move the conversation forward.For example, "Susan, this is John, he has a great yacht, he took us out on the water last summer. John, this is Susan, she is the editor-in-chief of Snacks and Gourmet Magazine." With this content, Susan can ask John about his boat, or where he went last summer.John also has an opening to talk about his love of writing, or his love of cooking, of food.The topic naturally extends to travel in general, life at sea, past vacations, favorite recipes, restaurants, healthy eating, magazines, editorial guidelines—possibly infinitely. From the second part so far, we have introduced 8 techniques. The first two techniques can enhance the attractiveness of your personality, the middle three techniques can open the door of dialogue, and the other two techniques can resolve embarrassment and make the dialogue continue.Now, we're taking it to the next level, elevating small talk to meaningful communication.The next trick, guaranteed to keep your partner engrossed in your conversation.