Do we all need an education in how to be charming?...I just read a review of a new book called ''It's Not All About me''...written by a man who trains the James Bonds of this world.Here are some points mentioned in the review about how to meet and engage with strangers.
Firstly,be brief....too. many social encounters feel as if you have entered a reality TV show and someone has closed the door.Establish artificial time constraints for the first meeting....then neither of you will feel trapped.
Body language...stnd back a little,dip your chin,cock your head,as if you are really taken with the person and don't stand front on....remember you are not top dog,and if you are ,you do not want to look it.
Speak slowly....a slower rate of speech has more gravitas and credibility.
Leave the ego at home.Not every conversation should be about you.Ask how why,when....it will open up a conversation and make a person feel listened to.
Manage expectations,under promise and over deliver....and then at least the person will not be disappointed that they met you....you will at the very least have made a good impression.
Often meeting someone new can be a nerve wracking experience,I thought that these handy hints could actually be quite helpful to the less than overly confident.
Do you have your own hints ,or tips to share...even some do nots?
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