Fun Friday: Talk to Someone!
July 25, 2008 by Jennifer Gniadecki
Filed under Jobs
I’m not sure how this Fun Friday thing is going to work out, but we’ll see.
Just for fun, find someone you don’t know this weekend and tell them what you do.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a business owner, a receptionist, or a database repair geek. Tell someone that is a complete stranger what you do.
You don’t have to walk up to them and blurt it out. Say hello first. Are you in line at the movies? Are you waiting for your turn to check-out at the grocery store? Doesn’t matter. Find a place where you have a couple of seconds and just say hello.
Talking to strangers isn’t fun at first, but the only way to get used to it is to do it. If you try, come back and leave a comment letting everyone know you did it!
When I read this post earlier in the day I thought I’d give it a try. Talking to strangers isn’t scary, right? I introduced myself to the cashier at Arby’s. He invited me to place my business card in the fish bowl and, by golly, they drew it out later that evening! I won an apple pie. Not bad, for introducing yourself. Now, how can I turn this into a job. Maybe talk to the manager and ask what they do with all of those business cards they collect. Hmmm, the wheels are turning. Thanks, Jenny, for challenging us to step out and try something new. I know I won’t win a pie every time but can’t win if I don’t play the game.