Someone asks me about how to start a conversation with a
stranger when you are attending an event. This made me think of this simple but
important aspect of networking.
Conferences, exhibitions and events are great avenues to
network and meet new and potential partners that will help you forward your
business objectives.
However, there are times we find it difficult to start a
conversation with potential partners. Our inability to strike a conversation
could be a lost opportunity.
Here are three easy ways to start a conversation that you
will find very helpful:
Giving positive
remarks on his or her accessories.
Example, “ Nice dress, where is it from?” People always
loved to be appreciated. Giving positive remarks to others make them open up to
you.
Ask
about his or her opinion about the food
Example, “How do you find the food?” People loved to share
their opinions on the food served in
Ask about his or
her interest
Example, “Hi have you watched Birdman?’ People love to share
their interest. Asking them if they watch a particular movie will sure to
elicit a great response. The conversation begins animated if they watched
a movie that you are asking them or if they have not, they will be eager to know
it by asking you how was it.
These three great conversation starters are timeless. They
are very effective. They are keys that you can use to open up the door of
opportunity as you network in different conferences and events that you will be
attending.
- Tuesday, March 24, 2015
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