Mingling can be painfully difficult. I am one extrovert woman and I have struggled with it on too many occasions. Mingling seems innocent on the surface, but it has an underhanded way of bringing out every emotion known to us humans, from fear, paranoia, anxiety, nervousness, vulnerability, embarrassment, excitement, joy, laughter, compassion, closeness, and the list goes on. How does it manage to do this and how can we out-stmart the darn thing so we get the massive benefits of mingling like a pro?
Welcome back to Episode #64 of The Daily Interaction podcast. Today’s podcast shares the top 10 secrets of How to Mingle Like a Pro, because if you can do this one, you get closer to getting the things that you want in your communication and interactions with the world around you so let’s get to it.
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Show Notes for How to Mingle Like a Pro.
1. Two compelling reasons why you need to learn to mingle like a pro.
2. Why being shy is OK but for the purposes of this podcast, I want you to believe you do not have that title.
3. You can’t mingle like a pro if you are unapproachable, and we define that on the podcast.
4. You can’t give off a good impression if you are slouching and I tell you why good posture is so important.
5. Why you can’t make a good impression if you are not well-groomed, and what that even means.
6. Sorry to bring this one up but you can’t mingle well if you smell funny and I have an example of this.
7. You can’t mingle well if your body language is closed off.
8. You can’t expect to connect with someone too well if you don’t have enough eye contact.
9. You definitely can’t mingle like a pro if you are not welcoming and friendly in conversation and manner.
10. And you absolutely cannot mingle and expect real results if you are not sincere.
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Commitment pays off!
Love it… this is such a simple but effective post/podcast. Definitely something to put into practice everyday!
Brendan, so glad you liked it! It does take practice but it has a huge payoff. Have fun mingling like a pro.
Hi Farnoosh; Another great show. I’m catching up on some of your past episodes. i thought number ten should have been first because i believe all the others spring from it. but by saving it until last, more people will remember it; so that was probably the perfect way to end the show. as a man who is 6 ft 5 slouching has always been a problem. I don’t want to scare people off. and quite often the furniture doesn’t make it easy not to compress myself. and i would like to hear what your brother suggests on this topic. as a blind person mingling presents some unusual difficulties. obviously, its easier for me to pick a spot and stay there than to try to work the room. This is especially true when in most cases i don’t have the advance notice or time it would take to become familiar with its lay out. And I often talk to strangers in waiting rooms, while waiting at a restaurant, or when in line. If i overhear someone talking about a subject I’m familiar with and their voice sounds friendly enough; i have no trouble joining in. but you know what if their body language and facial cues had been telling me they weren’t interested. well at least I’m very good at eye contact. So good, that quite often people have accused me of lying about my blindness. just lucky to have had perfect vision for a while first. well thanks again and take care, max
Hey Max, oh goodness you are right – sincerity IS very important … these are not in the order of priority
! Dear Max, I asked Sina to comment on this if he gets a chance – he is a busy guy but he is really good at mingling and social manners and handling lots of conversations and topics. He is also a professional speaker. He’ll give you great tips if he comes over I am sure. You seem to be doing WONDERFULLY and far better than any average person out there, despite the challenges you have …. I continue to be amazed by how you guys do it. Thanks so much for sharing.
Hi Farnoosh; I think the key is most of the blind people who do it well don’t realize they are doing anything special. Me personally, It helps that most blind people are educated in traditional schools now. and in addition they are always encouraging you to go to trainings or summer programs to learn how to function better. I hope Sina does decide to comment as I’m sure his suggestions would be beneficial to everyone on the site. take care, max
I just listened to this episode this morning (I’m a few months behind on my podcasts) and I really enjoyed it. I have a conference coming up in February and will be reminding myself of these tip.
I also attend conferences where my employer is a sponsor, and while I like our product I have a hard job striking up a conversation with conference goers; many who use our product. Tips 3, 4, 7, and 8 are the ones I need to focus on there.
Funny cause I just got back from NMX – the blogging and social media conference – in Las Vegas and 3 days and evenings of just networking. I wonder if I used my own tips!
It’s not easy to interact with people but try to find common ground – something you like on a personal side that they may share too – it can ease you into the conversation…
I wish you the very very best at your conference, Brian and glad to have you as a podcast listener (or blog readers)! Cheers and don’t forget to have lots of fun too!
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