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(Short Conversation in a Meeting Event)
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Scenario 1: Initial Greeting
and Introduction
- You: "Hi there! I don't think we've
met."
- Person 1: "Hello! No, I'm [Name]."
- You: "Nice to meet you, [Name]. I'm
[Your Name]."
- Person 1: "Nice to meet you too, [Your
Name]. So, what brings you to this event?"
Scenario 2: Commenting on the
Event
- You: "This is quite a turnout, isn't
it?"
- Person 2: "It is! I wasn't expecting so
many people."
- You: "Me neither. Have you been to one
of these before?"
- Person 2: "Yeah, a couple. They're
usually pretty good for networking."
Scenario 3: Asking About
Affiliation
- You: "So, [Name], who are you
with?" (Meaning: What company/organization are you representing?)
- Person 3: "I'm with [Company Name].
We're in the [Industry] sector."
- You: "Oh, interesting! I'm with [Your
Company Name]."
Scenario 4: Finding Common
Ground
- You: "Have you tried the [food/drink
item] over there? It's quite good."
- Person 4: "Not yet, but I might. I've
been busy talking to people."
- You: "Yeah, me too. There are some
interesting conversations happening."
Scenario 5: Expressing
Interest in Their Work/Field
- You: "So, [Name], you mentioned you're
in [Industry]. What exactly do you do?"
- Person 5: "[Briefly explains their
role]."
- You: "That sounds fascinating!"
Scenario 6: Making a
Connection for Later
- You: "It's been great talking to you,
[Name]. I have to mingle a bit more, but let's exchange contacts?"
- Person 6: "Sure, that sounds
good."
Scenario 7: Polite Exit
- You: "Well, it was nice meeting you. I
hope you enjoy the rest of the event."
- Person 7: "You too! Have a good
one."
Key Phrases for Short
Conversations:
- Greetings: "Hi there,"
"Hello," "Good evening."
- Introductions: "I don't think we've
met," "I'm [Name]," "Nice to meet you."
- Commenting on the event: "Busy
event," "Interesting crowd," "Good atmosphere."
- Asking about affiliation: "Who are you
with?" "What brings you here?"
- Finding common ground: "Have you
tried...?" "What do you think of...?"
- Expressing interest: "That's
interesting," "That sounds good."
- Exchanging contacts: "Let's exchange
contacts," "Can I get your card?"
- Polite exit: "It was nice meeting
you," "I should mingle," "Enjoy the rest of the
event."
Remember:
- Be approachable: Smile and make eye contact.
- Listen actively: Show genuine interest in
what the other person is saying.
- Keep it brief: These are meant to be short
initial interactions.
- Be polite and respectful.
- Have a clear reason for starting the
conversation (even if it's just to be friendly).
These short conversations are
essential for networking and making connections at events. They can lead to
more in-depth discussions later on. |
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