socializing – Mental Break Town

As a bit of an introvert, I find happy hours 🙄, networking events 🥱, and other stand-around-talking situations frustrating. They tend to feel shallow, and they get boring fast.

But these events can be fun, even for us introverts!

I really like this Medium article because it’s just such a simple win-win: tips for having fun and being more likable when meeting random people. Plus it lets the people you are stuck talking with have a better time too!

👉 3 Habits of Super-Likable People

Basically, it says to go ahead and be the geek that you really are and curiously let other people geek out about themselves. Hmm, that feels like two tips. Anyways, it’s three somehow. 🤷🏻‍♂️

There is no right or wrong way to interact with people. There’s only the authentic way — being you; which means connecting with others in a way that feels right for you.

See also: 3 Ways To Improve A Conversation If You’re An Introvert (👉 Ask Open-Ended Questions, Don’t Make The Conversation About Yourself, Improve Your Body Language.

By the way, these tips overlap a lot with a previous post about easy conversation here as well.

This is a great article for those of us who may be on the understated side and/or not a big fan of small talk.

👉 How to Be Memorable in Social Settings – Five tips to stand out in a positive way

These tips are great because:

They’re genuine and let you be yourself. In fact, they kind of help you be more you.
They make socializing more fun and interesting for you, not just others.
They are simple and practical.
They even work towards some of an introvert’s strengths, i.e. reading books.

Cheat sheet:

Have interesting answers ready for common questions (where are you from, etc.)
Dress for success, i.e. find your style
Remember people’s names (damn this is hard!)
Give people your undivided attention (easy)
Read so you have stuff to talk about

Tag: socializing

Introvert-Friendly Conversation Tips

Five Tips to Be Memorable in Social Settings (and Still Be Yourself)