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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

How Not to Be Awkward When Meeting Someone

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First meetings are full of pivotal moments, but can be very rewarding.
Meeting new people can be a stressful event. For many, fears of rejection or awkwardness can inhibit or even prevent social activities, yet others make them look easy and natural. Social situations can be easier for you, too, if you approach them with confidence and practice some simple techniques to improve your interactions.

Use a Process

o    Many personal and professional development courses teach the importance of using a process or routine when you meet new people. Such processes involve a series of questions, designed to encourage others to feel comfortable answering your questions and sharing with you. They typically begin by asking basic information, such as a person's name, and progress along a more informative path. Asking about a person's job, for instance, lends you some insight into their background. Asking if they enjoy their job opens the conversation to discussion of the things they enjoy. In this manner, you can learn about a person's background, family, career and interests, and facilitate further conversation. A process that lets you quickly commit these facts to memory also prevents you from having to ask a question more than once, or forgetting relevant information you've already learned, which could create the awkward impression that you are not really paying attention.

Sincerity

o    Asking the right questions is one way to prevent awkwardness, and you enhance the process by taking a sincere interest in the answers you receive. Do not treat your questions and answers as if they were merely social motions through which you are going through. Instead, ask questions to break the ice but give thought to the answers you get. Focus on key points of interest, and allow the conversation to flow organically toward a deeper discussion of more meaningful things.
o    Ask and answer questions in order to get to know someone, but don't spend a lot of time talking about yourself. Instead, state some of your interests and ask if the other person shares them. Discovering common interests lets you share your passions and beliefs with each other. Engage each other by discussing shared interests, or continue to talk about other subjects in anticipation of learning what else you have in common. For example, if you share a favorite author, you can talk about which of their books you like and why. You may also ask which other similar authors your new friend enjoys, or recommend other authors you also like.

Appearance

o    Appearance is important, and has a great influence over your first impressions and future interactions. Others may find you hard to take seriously if you are messy or disorganized, or you may be preoccupied with your own appearance and become distracted. Wear clean, comfortable clothes that enhance your self image. Use appropriate amounts of hair products, cologne or makeup. If you don't know how to apply these things, ask the beautician or barber who cuts your hair for advice or read modern fashion blogs and magazines for tips. Looking good plays an important role in feeling good. Even cancer survivors can boost their mental health by improving their images, so look good to elevate your self image and you will gain confidence when meeting others.



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How Not to Be Awkward When Meeting Someone

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First meetings are full of pivotal moments, but can be very rewarding.
Meeting new people can be a stressful event. For many, fears of rejection or awkwardness can inhibit or even prevent social activities, yet others make them look easy and natural. Social situations can be easier for you, too, if you approach them with confidence and practice some simple techniques to improve your interactions.

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  1. Use a Process

    • Many personal and professional development courses teach the importance of using a process or routine when you meet new people. Such processes involve a series of questions, designed to encourage others to feel comfortable answering your questions and sharing with you. They typically begin by asking basic information, such as a person's name, and progress along a more informative path. Asking about a person's job, for instance, lends you some insight into their background. Asking if they enjoy their job opens the conversation to discussion of the things they enjoy. In this manner, you can learn about a person's background, family, career and interests, and facilitate further conversation. A process that lets you quickly commit these facts to memory also prevents you from having to ask a question more than once, or forgetting relevant information you've already learned, which could create the awkward impression that you are not really paying attention.

    Sincerity

    • Asking the right questions is one way to prevent awkwardness, and you enhance the process by taking a sincere interest in the answers you receive. Do not treat your questions and answers as if they were merely social motions through which you are going through. Instead, ask questions to break the ice but give thought to the answers you get. Focus on key points of interest, and allow the conversation to flow organically toward a deeper discussion of more meaningful things.
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    Common Interests

    • Ask and answer questions in order to get to know someone, but don't spend a lot of time talking about yourself. Instead, state some of your interests and ask if the other person shares them. Discovering common interests lets you share your passions and beliefs with each other. Engage each other by discussing shared interests, or continue to talk about other subjects in anticipation of learning what else you have in common. For example, if you share a favorite author, you can talk about which of their books you like and why. You may also ask which other similar authors your new friend enjoys, or recommend other authors you also like.

    Appearance

    • Appearance is important, and has a great influence over your first impressions and future interactions. Others may find you hard to take seriously if you are messy or disorganized, or you may be preoccupied with your own appearance and become distracted. Wear clean, comfortable clothes that enhance your self image. Use appropriate amounts of hair products, cologne or makeup. If you don't know how to apply these things, ask the beautician or barber who cuts your hair for advice or read modern fashion blogs and magazines for tips. Looking good plays an important role in feeling good. Even cancer survivors can boost their mental health by improving their images, so look good to elevate your self image and you will gain confidence when meeting others.


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How Not to Be Awkward When Meeting Someone

How Not to Be Awkward When Meeting Someone thumbnail
First meetings are full of pivotal moments, but can be very rewarding.
Meeting new people can be a stressful event. For many, fears of rejection or awkwardness can inhibit or even prevent social activities, yet others make them look easy and natural. Social situations can be easier for you, too, if you approach them with confidence and practice some simple techniques to improve your interactions.

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1.    
Use a Process

o    Many personal and professional development courses teach the importance of using a process or routine when you meet new people. Such processes involve a series of questions, designed to encourage others to feel comfortable answering your questions and sharing with you. They typically begin by asking basic information, such as a person's name, and progress along a more informative path. Asking about a person's job, for instance, lends you some insight into their background. Asking if they enjoy their job opens the conversation to discussion of the things they enjoy. In this manner, you can learn about a person's background, family, career and interests, and facilitate further conversation. A process that lets you quickly commit these facts to memory also prevents you from having to ask a question more than once, or forgetting relevant information you've already learned, which could create the awkward impression that you are not really paying attention.

Sincerity

o    Asking the right questions is one way to prevent awkwardness, and you enhance the process by taking a sincere interest in the answers you receive. Do not treat your questions and answers as if they were merely social motions through which you are going through. Instead, ask questions to break the ice but give thought to the answers you get. Focus on key points of interest, and allow the conversation to flow organically toward a deeper discussion of more meaningful things.
o    Ask and answer questions in order to get to know someone, but don't spend a lot of time talking about yourself. Instead, state some of your interests and ask if the other person shares them. Discovering common interests lets you share your passions and beliefs with each other. Engage each other by discussing shared interests, or continue to talk about other subjects in anticipation of learning what else you have in common. For example, if you share a favorite author, you can talk about which of their books you like and why. You may also ask which other similar authors your new friend enjoys, or recommend other authors you also like.

Appearance

o    Appearance is important, and has a great influence over your first impressions and future interactions. Others may find you hard to take seriously if you are messy or disorganized, or you may be preoccupied with your own appearance and become distracted. Wear clean, comfortable clothes that enhance your self image. Use appropriate amounts of hair products, cologne or makeup. If you don't know how to apply these things, ask the beautician or barber who cuts your hair for advice or read modern fashion blogs and magazines for tips. Looking good plays an important role in feeling good. Even cancer survivors can boost their mental health by improving their images, so look good to elevate your self image and you will gain confidence when meeting others.




How Not to Be Awkward When Meeting Someone

How Not to Be Awkward When Meeting Someone thumbnail
First meetings are full of pivotal moments, but can be very rewarding.
Meeting new people can be a stressful event. For many, fears of rejection or awkwardness can inhibit or even prevent social activities, yet others make them look easy and natural. Social situations can be easier for you, too, if you approach them with confidence and practice some simple techniques to improve your interactions.

Other People Are Reading

  • http://img.ehowcdn.com/other-people/ehow/images/a08/57/f6/ways-break-awkward-silence-800x800.jpgWays to Break Awkward Silence
  • http://img.ehowcdn.com/other-people/ds-photo/getty/article/28/23/sb10068412n-001_XS.jpgHow to Tell If You Really Are Falling In Love

1.    
Use a Process

o    Many personal and professional development courses teach the importance of using a process or routine when you meet new people. Such processes involve a series of questions, designed to encourage others to feel comfortable answering your questions and sharing with you. They typically begin by asking basic information, such as a person's name, and progress along a more informative path. Asking about a person's job, for instance, lends you some insight into their background. Asking if they enjoy their job opens the conversation to discussion of the things they enjoy. In this manner, you can learn about a person's background, family, career and interests, and facilitate further conversation. A process that lets you quickly commit these facts to memory also prevents you from having to ask a question more than once, or forgetting relevant information you've already learned, which could create the awkward impression that you are not really paying attention.

Sincerity

o    Asking the right questions is one way to prevent awkwardness, and you enhance the process by taking a sincere interest in the answers you receive. Do not treat your questions and answers as if they were merely social motions through which you are going through. Instead, ask questions to break the ice but give thought to the answers you get. Focus on key points of interest, and allow the conversation to flow organically toward a deeper discussion of more meaningful things.
o    Ask and answer questions in order to get to know someone, but don't spend a lot of time talking about yourself. Instead, state some of your interests and ask if the other person shares them. Discovering common interests lets you share your passions and beliefs with each other. Engage each other by discussing shared interests, or continue to talk about other subjects in anticipation of learning what else you have in common. For example, if you share a favorite author, you can talk about which of their books you like and why. You may also ask which other similar authors your new friend enjoys, or recommend other authors you also like.

Appearance

o    Appearance is important, and has a great influence over your first impressions and future interactions. Others may find you hard to take seriously if you are messy or disorganized, or you may be preoccupied with your own appearance and become distracted. Wear clean, comfortable clothes that enhance your self image. Use appropriate amounts of hair products, cologne or makeup. If you don't know how to apply these things, ask the beautician or barber who cuts your hair for advice or read modern fashion blogs and magazines for tips. Looking good plays an important role in feeling good. Even cancer survivors can boost their mental health by improving their images, so look good to elevate your self image and you will gain confidence when meeting others.



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