Are You a Grade A Schmoozer?
As previously mentioned, Problogger has organized a New York get-together on June 9. I am going and have RSVPed. You can do so here if you plan on coming too, or just keep an eye on who’s signing up. I’m looking forward to seeing some bloggers in person, and I hope I get a chance to meet Darren Rowse, the face behind Problogger. I’ve learned a lot from his posts. The only thing is…
I might freeze up or start gibbering like an idiot.
I know that sounds a bit silly. I know he’s not Ghandi or Einstein or Madonna. But I have a past experience of standing stone-still and wide-eyed as a very famous person waited for me to answer her question. It was the Queen of England (long story). Luckily someone jumped in so her question was answered, but I was kicking myself later.
Fortunately there is a timely post from Guy Kawasaki on the art of schmoozing. Schmoozing is a very useful skill, and one I need to work on a little bit because I’m not a natural born talker. I’m a great schmoozer after 2.135 glasses of wine, but it’s hard getting that balance just right.
Just curious: if you were meeting Darren Rowse, what would you say?
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Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 at 10:36 am
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I understand the wine dilema. After two thousand galsses its ardh to count proplerly. I nver get to 2135, or shud I av stopppd 1998 galsses ago?
June 5th, 2007 at 11:34 amI would say, Hi
And Steve,
You crazy Europeans and your crazy “.” as “,” It’s funny when it causes probes to crash into mars, and its funny when drunk
June 5th, 2007 at 9:16 pmHi is a good start. Empires have been built on less.
Steve, Scott is right. I meant an exact percentage over 2 glasses, not 2000+ glasses. But that would be interesting too.
June 5th, 2007 at 9:32 pmwell, wines cheaper than water here, so once you’ve brushed your teeth you’re not good at reading numbers with “.” or “,” in them.
That’s my excuse anyway, and I’m sticking too it.
June 6th, 2007 at 8:54 amTried to avoid learning Schmoozing for years then realised I had to whehter I wanted to or not.
June 18th, 2007 at 10:25 pm