Tip Of The Day #98 - Remember Me!
Barbara Steckly
Tip Of The Day #98 - Remember Me!
Behavioral investigator and best-selling author, Vanessa Van Edwards cites five ways to make yourself the most memorable person in the room.
Embrace your imperfections: Charismatic people are not perfect, but they’re confident in who they are, and comfortable in their own skin. They know they have their flaws, and they don’t pretend otherwise. This makes them very memorable, because we can relate to their imperfections. Don’t be afraid to show your own.
Ask interesting questions.
“How are you? Where do you work? Where do you live?”
Bo-ring! Try to spark a more emotional response by asking questions like, “What project are you working on now that you are passionate about? What is the most exciting thing that happened to you today?”
Gush about people!
When you make introductions, make complimentary connections, speak favorably of the person you’re introducing. For instance, you might say, “Judy is one of the leaders at her firm in bringing in the highest number of new clients over the last year.”
Show your hands.
Studies show that speaking with your hands brings more passion to your words. For example, when you talk about something you love, move your hands slightly toward your heart area. When comparing two points of view, use the right hand for one point of view, and the left hand for the other.
If you’re a guy, make sure you don’t hide your hands in your pockets. That’s where your cell phone belongs, or, girls, tuck it away in your purse before entering the room. Never, never cross your arms as this makes you unapproachable.
Look people in the eye…to establish a connection, NOT to creep them out. Be sure to read the signals.
If you find networking, or even just talking to strangers to be a challenge, first practice your conversation skills on people you know. As Vanessa Van Edwards always says, “Being memorable is the key to success.” Discover more online about Vanessa and her wealth of information on effective social interaction.
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