Mastering%20the%20Mingle

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Mastering the Mingle

• Go from Novice Networker to Master Mingler in No
  Time!

Content is from Managing the Mingling, a JCI
training.
Fay Poissant 2013 National Membership
Director U.S. Junior Chamber
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The Benefits of Mingling

• Business
• Establish communication
• Broaden client base
• Learn new information
• Increase income
• Enhance career opportunities
• Have fun

• Social
• Feel comfortable
• Boost self-confidence
• Meet new friends
• Learn new information
• Have fun

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Preparing for the Function

• Prior Planning Prevents
• Poor Performances
• Do Your Homework!

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Preparing for the Function

• Adopt a Positive Attitude
• Attitude makes a big difference
• Go with an open mind and positive attitude
• Be enthusiastic and smile

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Preparing for the Function

• Focus on the Benefits
• Write down all positive aspects of the function
• Read it daily
• It will help to keep a positive attitude

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Preparing for the Function

• Plan Your Self-Introduction
• Tell people who you are
• Name and something about yourself in a positive
  manner
• Social State how you know or relate to the host

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Preparing for the Function

• Check Your Business Cards
• A way for people to remember you after the
  function
• Always have a supply of cards with you
• Write a note on cards received

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Preparing for the Function

• Prepare Your Small Talk
• The aim for small talk is to make people
  comfortable
• Should not take over conversation or impress
  people
• Have some topics prepared

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Preparing for the Function

• Prepare Your Conversation
• Read newspapers or online news publications
  everyday
• Catch up with local news
• Read about the organization
• Take note of what other people say

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Preparing for the Function

• Good Eye Contact Smile
• Look directly at the person
• Smile
• Be sincere
• Dont look to find someone more important to talk
  to

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Preparing for the Function

• The Handshake
• Practice your handshake
• Be confident with a firm handshake
• Handshake can show your personality

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Arriving at the Function

• Arriving at the Function
• Arrive on time
• Take a deep breath, stand tall, walk into the
  room
• Look around for someone you know
• If not, find a friendly face and introduce
  yourself

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Arriving at the Function

• The Buddy System
• Find someone you know who is attending and go
  together
• At some point, split to meet other people
• Develop a signal when you need help to remove
  yourself from a difficult situation

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Arriving at the Function

• Time To Move On
• Break away, move on, meet other people
• Look for a quiet person who is probably as scared
  as you
• Take a breath, make contact and introduce
  yourself

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Arriving at the Function

• Use Nametags To Your Advantage
• Find something about the person
• Remember the name
• Attach it to the right side
• Repeat the name to remember it

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Arriving at the Function

• Opening Lines
• Different events require different types of
  opening lines
• First smile, say hello
• Then make a statement, ask a question or mention
  something about yourself

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Arriving at the Function

• Listen Actively
• If you wish to mingle, become a good listener
• Display body language
• Eye contact, nodding, smiling and laughing,
  asking questions, making statements

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Arriving at the Function

• Breaking Entering Conversations
• Dont intrude in a two-person active conversation
• Look for groups of three or more
• Approach, smile and wait for the group to involve
  you
• Make others feel comfortable

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Arriving at the Function

• Moving To Another Group
• Dont stay with the same people all the time
• Move out with an excuse
• Once out, move to another group

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Final Tips

• Use business cards to your advantage
• Make good eye contact and wear a smile
• Listen actively and be sincere
• Treat each person as the most important person
  you met today
• Move around the room and meet new people
• Always thank the host before leaving

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Questions
Fay Poissant 2013 Membership Director fpoissant_at_us
jaycees.org 313.333.6444