Being a social butterfly and working the room naturally becomes part of the average PR Girl’s job description. It can be challenging to meet new people, but make it a goal at every social event to meet 5 new people because relationships goes far in the communications industry, whether that be with seniors from your agency, journalists, bloggers or clients. Though PR girls make meeting new people and carrying conversations seem easy breezy, it has its sharp edges and for me it’s always the introduction. Here are a couple ice breakers to help make social awkwardness into social gracefulness:
- How long have you known (the person that potentially introduced y’all)? OR it’s equivalent
- How do you know (the person that potentially introduced y’all)?
- Where do you work?
- Any big plans for the holidays?
- I really like your (insert anything here i.e. shoes, necklace, hat, etc.)!
- What did you think of the food/show?
- It’s so hot/cold/crowded in here!
- Where are you from?; and if your brain goes blank there’s always
- Hi, I’m [someone]; and of course my favorite all-time ice breaker
- If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
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These are great icebreakers. A simple Hi, I’m [someone] can go a long way. I used to get nervous talking to new people, but now it’s not so bad. I especially like point 4. I never really thought of that one. It shows that you take interest in the person you approach. Great Post!
Thank you! I always get nervous meeting new people but it’s not so bad/hard after some practice! Glad you enjoyed the post. Happy reading!