{"id":1174,"date":"2024-11-04T10:02:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T10:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manonperico.com\/?p=1174"},"modified":"2024-11-20T11:14:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T11:14:41","slug":"networking-gracefully","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manonperico.com\/en\/networking-gracefully\/","title":{"rendered":"Networking Gracefully: The Art of Giving A Shit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/manonperico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/event-coordinator-25d-1.png&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|4px|13px|||&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;700px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;bc90945d-3f8a-4cba-89a9-fe65b532014d&#8221; header_4_text_color=&#8221;#151316&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>RELATIONships<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;63d9a685-4d1c-4579-b821-d6ef8b3be00e&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#151316&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Networking Gracefully:<\/h2>\n<h2>The Art of <span style=\"color: #ff5733;\">Giving a Shit<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/manonperico.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Networking-notes.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;contact notes&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Networking-notes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;18px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c0eceacd-6f8c-4821-a2bd-735e133467f0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-7px|||&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||-7px|||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||-7px|||&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Networking is both an art and a skill. A subtle blend of intuition and intention.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do you start a conversation with anyone, anywhere, and make a lasting impression? How do you go <strong>from a simple brief encounter to a genuine connection in under 15 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are <strong>7 easy principles to make people want to talk to you again<\/strong> &#8211; no awkwardness required. Whether you\u2019re at a crowded event or a quick coffee chat, these tips will keep things real, engaging, and, best of all, memorable.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;About&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; min_height=&#8221;1398.2px&#8221; min_height_tablet=&#8221;1398.2px&#8221; min_height_phone=&#8221;&#8221; min_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-472px|||&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||-472px|||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||-200px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;29px||0px|||&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;771.3px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-80px|auto|4px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||28px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;935b7807-7ee2-4514-9d37-1e3fe836216d&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|200|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;7px&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#ff5733&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;73px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1 : Read the room.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c0eceacd-6f8c-4821-a2bd-735e133467f0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||77px|||&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||-7px|||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||-7px|||&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re drawn to people who engage with us in a way that feels natural and matches our own style of interaction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying attention to someone\u2019s body language and tone gives you an insight into their communication style<\/span><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Are they animated, loud, enthusiastic, or perhaps soft-spoken? Do they gesture a lot or maintain a calm demeanor?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observing these subtleties allows you to adapt your communication style and \u201cmirror\u201d the person\u2019s energy to create a natural sense of ease between you?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><b>The goal is to have the person enjoy talking to you enough that they\u2019ll want to talk to you again in the future.\u00a0<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;935b7807-7ee2-4514-9d37-1e3fe836216d&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|200|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;7px&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#ff5733&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-34px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-34px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2: First impressions sticks <span style=\"font-size: large;\">(so make it count)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c0eceacd-6f8c-4821-a2bd-735e133467f0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||33px|||&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||-7px|||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||-7px|||&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and they\u2019re right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humans judge fast\u2014real fast. Within seconds, we\u2019ve decided what we think about you, fair or not. Be intentional in how you present yourself :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress for the room &#8211; if you\u2019re going to wear a jacket, make sure it doesn\u2019t look like it\u2019s been wadded up in a drawer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have an open body language: make eye contact and smile like you mean it\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show some confidence :\u00a0<\/span>introduce yourself clearly, avoid wet noodle handshake.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><b><\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;935b7807-7ee2-4514-9d37-1e3fe836216d&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|200|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;7px&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#ff5733&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;-34px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3: Build the bridge before crossing it<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c0eceacd-6f8c-4821-a2bd-735e133467f0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||77px|||&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||-7px|||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||-7px|||&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to be interesting? Start by being interested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Networking isn\u2019t about racing to your end goal or \u201cgetting something from someone\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People can tell when you\u2019re actually engaged or just biding time to make your next point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>So, ask questions and actually listen.<\/b><b> <\/b><span>Don\u2019t interrupt with your \u201cbetter story\u201d or look over their shoulder for the next contact.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Take a breath, and ease into the conversation. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask about the person\u2019s day, something light and low-pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Engage with their interest &#8211; even if they aren\u2019t your thing.\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That makes someone feel valued and this feeling is memorable. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The art of subtlety is powerful &#8211; you\u2019ll be amazed at how much more they\u2019ll be willing to engage after a genuine conversation warm-up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;935b7807-7ee2-4514-9d37-1e3fe836216d&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|200|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;7px&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#ff5733&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;2px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4: Find common ground beyond the basics\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c0eceacd-6f8c-4821-a2bd-735e133467f0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||77px|||&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||-7px|||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||-7px|||&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People like to engage with others who share the same interests<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to someone\u2019s energy when they talk about something they love (and it doesn\u2019t have to be work related). Maybe it\u2019s their family, their latest Netflix obsession, or a new hobby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find a way to relate &#8211; a common ground on which you\u2019ll be able to engage genuinely &#8211; you\u2019ll access a level of connection that will make the discussion enjoyable for both of you. Give them a space to talk about what they enjoy in life. <\/span><b>Go beyond work<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For this, you have to ask questions and be curious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;935b7807-7ee2-4514-9d37-1e3fe836216d&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|200|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;7px&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;36px&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#ff5733&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5: End on a High Note, not a Sigh<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.25.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;c0eceacd-6f8c-4821-a2bd-735e133467f0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Poppins|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||77px|||&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;||-7px|||&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||-7px|||&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every conversation has a natural endpoint.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t want to hold your new friend hostage or end on an awkward note after this new formed connection!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrap it on a high note, and make it easy for them to want to keep in touch and follow-up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can say something like :\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI really enjoyed our conversation and would like to continue this sometime! 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