How To Properly Introduce Others: STOP Vs. GO Introductions​

• Demonstrate the difference between a Stop Vs. Go Introduction

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How To Keep A Conversation Going? (Remember The FORD Technique)

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• Using the F.O.R.D. technique you will always have something to talk about

  • Family & Friends​

  • Occupation (Remember Your Occupation Is A Student)

  • Recreation (Hobbies / Interests) 

  • Dreams (What Are Your Life Goals?)

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• Don't ask questions that can be answered with a yes, no, or single word answer​

• Ask questions that lead to interesting answers

  • So, what are your plans for this weekend?​

  • So what interests you these days? 

  • Do you have any exciting plans or trip in the near future? 

  • Are you reading any interesting books right now? 

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10 Tips For Being A People Magnet

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1. Remember most people are interested in themselves so try to talk more about them than yourself. 

2. Make the person you are talking with feel important.

3. People like people who agree with them. This does not mean going against your own beliefs, it means you should always try to find what you have in common as opposed to focusing on your differences. 

4. When in conversation, remember to SMILE.

5. Try not to be an 11th finger personality type

6. Show a real interest in the person you are talking to.

7. Try to find something you can Accept, Approve, or Appreciate about other people. 

8. Be an active listener.

9. Ask questions based on your conversation. It shows you are interested and were listening.

10. Above all...Be KIND. ​​​

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Personality Types To Avoid During Conversations

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• The Know It All

• The One Upper

• The Conversation Hog

• The Interrupter

• The Bragger

• The Complainer

• The Gossip

• The Phone Zombie

• The Excluder

• The Fake Listener

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