For those that have attended my professional networking seminars you’ve already heard many of my ideas on how to start a conversation and for those that haven’t yet attended I created the list below.
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July 2008
How to Start a Conversation
25 Perfect Phrases for Starting a Business Conversation
Have you ever wondered how to start a business conversation?
Conversation is the art of combining questions, listening, and self-disclosure so that two strangers can build a common ground between them. Be attentive, be curious, and be sincere.
What if you can't pronounce their name?
After a recent seminar, a participant asked me the following…
“Can you tell me what to do if I don’t know how to pronounce someone’s name. For example when I am referring to their work in a presentation and when I meet someone in person?”
I think it might be better to refer this to a manner’s expert, but I’ll give it a shot.