By Susan RoAne, The Mingling Maven® 1. R.S.V.P. – Say Yes! And SHOW UP. 2. Read newspapers (online or in print, magazines, curators and websites. 3. Dress appropriately. Not sure? Ask! 4. Arrive within 15 minutes of scheduled time. (That’s what shy people do). 5. Plan a 7-9 second self-introduction. 6. Be approachable: make eye […]
A Hybrid World: A New Look at Face-To-Face Connecting & Knowing How To Work A Room® or Zoom:
Posted on March 1, 2023 //
Prepare for hybrid or in person events by having a self introduction
HOLIDAY PARTY DO’s & DON’TS for the Shy & Not So Shy
Posted on December 2, 2022 //
Based on the classic HOW TO WORK A ROOM®. DO… 1. RSVP and say “yes” and SHOW UP! 2. Focus Your Conversation on the Event: The season is the reason. Bring your O.A.R. Start with small talk and what you have in common: (Weather, Covid, favorite teams, books, movies etc). *Observe — The venue, food […]
A Hybrid World: A New Look at Face-To-Face Connecting & How To Work A Room® or Zoom
Posted on April 29, 2022 //
It’s been an indescribable two years since the Corona Virus created the pandemonium of a pandemic! Returning to the “new ABnormal” (a phrase I’ve used for almost that long) has contributed to our anxiety and feeling we are “rusty” in social situations. Many of us are returning to workplaces, meetings, family celebrations, conferences and concerts. […]
