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Perfect Icebreakers – 8 Smart Phrases that will make you Better at Networking

Perfect Icebreakers – 8 Smart Phrases that will make you Better at Networking

by Lolly Daskal

Here are eight perfect icebreakers to learn and practice.

Hi, my name is…  Start with the basics.  Put out your hand, flash a genuine smile, make eye contact, and introduce yourself.

What do you do?  If you are inquisitive and curious, most people will pick it up from there and carry the talking.

What business are you in?  A slightly different version of “What do you do?” Either can be appropriate, depending on the event and the person.

What do you like about your job?  Open-ended questions like this are a great follow-up, because they probably can’t be answered in a couple of words.

How did you get started in this kind of work? You can learn so much about someone if you hear even a bit of their journey instead of focusing exclusively on the here and now.

What are you hoping to get out of this event? This gives the other person a chance to communicate something about themselves indirectly.

I love your work.  If you’re talking with someone well-known, expressing admiration for their work can be a good starting place.

What advice would you give someone just starting out in your industry? You may also want to ask how the industry has changed during the course of their career.

The bottom line is this: Be interested in learning more about others, and you will always have something smart to say.

 

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