The statement above sums up how I meet people. On Thursdays, I hang out at a local coffee shop called Pablo's and there I begin to awkwardly insert myself into the community by saying compliments: Cool hair, nice boots, cute outfit, nice tats, you seemed so focused I admire that, your kid is beautiful or by asking questions: new glasses? haircut? Whatcha readin? Can I help with that crossword? what's your name? are you in a band? or simple statements: wow what a beautiful day, hi, hey, sooo...
I have to say one awkward statement to get an in. After my comment, I get a weird look but then I get an answer or a smile and I'm in, I'm free to ask what they do, how they are, where they are from and sometimes I get to give them my card.
People ask me how I meet people I mentor or potential donors and I say one awkward comment at a time :)
Other awkward things that happen at my job
Blind-networking- Are you John? Are you John?
Now that I know people's names, some people find it creepy. One conversation with a Starbucks barista: Hi Carolyn. Do you work here...? No, We meet last week. Oh... (and looks away)
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