How to make good first impressions!
Well how do you do it basil?
Personally I think
a good firm handshake,
a confident tone of voice,
and after you shake their hand,
comment on a current event, or something related to where you are.
Since you gotta meet a ton of people in debate,
I usually comment on a crappy bill that was made.
Then from there you veer off toward something neutral that everyone can relate to such as sports, music, television.
If you must part, ask for a number if you feel like it's appropriate, if not tell them to add you on facebook and continue to get to know them there.
What are your tips and tricks?
September 5, 2010
4 Comments • Newest first
[quote=isawsparks]To be honest, whenever I see someone start discussing heavy current events or politics right off the bat they come off as pretentious try-hards. Unless the situation you're in is appropriate (ex. you're both browsing the newspaper rack)
The handshake is good one for me. I'm always impressed by a good firm squeeze.
I think the thing is to not care too much about it. If you click, you click. If you don't, don't force it. Let things flow.[/quote]
I used bills and politics because I was using a debate tourney as an example of the situation.
I also think talking about politics is trying to hard especially if you're a younger person.
I usually just say something random, or unique :I idk
That's extremely formal o-o
greet him/her with a "hi, i'm jessica"
compliment them
it'll take off from there.