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Links: 9 August '06: Tricks of the Trade |
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Some tips from Tricks of the Trade:
- Businessman
If you are dealing with an international contact but don't know if they are a man or a woman, try typing their first name into a image search engine like images.google.com (e.g., "Priti"). Watch out for unisex names, though.
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Mingler
Always enter a conversations with a drink you are about to finish.
If things don't go well, all you need to do is take one last gulp from your drink and excuse yourself to get another, never to return.
If the conversation is going well, finish your drink and ask the other person if you can get them anything when you go to get another. They will appreciate the gesture even if they decline, and it impies that you'll be returning for a longer conversation.
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Sales
Young people often think the secret to making a good first impressions is to talk about themselves. They couldn't be more wrong.
Remember to ask questions of new acquaintances. Ask follow-up questions to indicate you are listening. Avoid chiming in with your own "stories". The person will remember you as someone they know and like, even if you have shared nothing about yourself. Everyone appreciates a good listener.
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