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If you have something interesting to say, say it. If not, don't speak. I sometimes dream of a world where this is the norm. That's why networking is such an "a
by scrrr 13y ago
If you have something interesting to say, say it. If not, don't speak. I sometimes dream of a world where this is the norm.
That's why networking is such an "awful word".
Also: Produce something of value for the world and networking happens automatically anyway.
- girvo 13y agoEveryone has something interesting to say. I like meeting and talking to new people, it's fun. Is that a bad thing now? You're right on your second point, I agree entirely.
- EliRivers 13y agoI sometimes dream of a world where this is the norm. It's a horrible dream. A great deal of human (vocal) social interaction consists of saying things that aren't actually interesting. Nods and "uh huhs" and other such noises, and conversations doing no more than confirming to each other what the weather is like at the moment and how nice/unpleasant that is, and so on. It exists for a reason, and that reason is not to impart interesting information.
- scrrr 13y agoSmalltalk? I think it's more important in some cultures, muss less important / annoying in others.
- kmtrowbr 13y ago'I see friends shaking hands, saying "how do you do?" But what they're really saying is "I love you."' Small-talk is about finding out common interests, catching up, and expressing your interest in, respect for, and care for other people. If in doubt, just ask a few questions and let the other person talk: "Have you had a good day?" "How are things going for you these days?" "How have you been feeling?"