Technique #13
Whoozat
Whoozat is the most effective, least used (by nopoliticians) meeting-
people device ever contrived. Simply ask the party giver to make the
introduction, or pump for a few facts that you can immediately turn into
icebreakers.
Now the third in our little trio of meeting-who-you-want tricks.
How to Break into a Tight Crowd
The woman youve decided you MUST meet is wearing no Whatzit?
Cant find the host for the Whoozat technique? To make matters worse, shes
deep in conversation with a group of her friends. Seems quite hopeless that
you will maneuver a meeting, doesnt it? You cant just say, Excuse me, I just
thought Id eavedrop in and say Hello.
No obstacle blocks the resolute politician, who always has a trick or ten
up his or her sleeve. A politico would resort to the Eavesdrop In technique.
Eavesdropping, of course, conjures images of clandestine
activitieswiretapping, Watergate breains, or spies skulking around in the
murky shadows. Eavesdroping has historical precedent with politicians so,
in a pinch, it naturally comes to mind.
At parties, stand near the group of people you wish to infitrate. Then
wait for a word or two you can use as a wedge to break into the group.
Excuse me, I couldnt help overhearing that you... and then whatever is
relevant here. For example I couldnt help overhearing your discussion of
Bermuda. Im going there next month for the first time. Any suggestions?
Now you are in the circle and can direct your comments to your
intended.
Technique #14
Eavesdrop In
No Whatzit? No host for Whoozat? No problem! Just sidle up behind
the swarm of folks you want to infitrate and open your ears. Wait for any
flimsy excuse and jump in with Excuse me, I couldnt help but overhear....
Will they be taken aback? Momentarily. Will they get over it?
Momentarily. Will you be in the conversation? Absolutely!
Let us now hop back on the train that first explored Small Talk City and
travel to the land of Meaningful Communicating.
How to Make Where Are You From? Sound Exciting
ooja
(Ooja)
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