When you walk into a room full of people at an event, such as a work party, a regional conference, or an industry seminar, do you wonder how to start a conversation?
People are already talking in groups. How do you interrupt? What if you don’t have anything interesting to say?
You may feel so nervous that you hide in a corner of the room or even turn around and walk straight back out again!
In Episode 6 of the Sasuga! Podcast, you’ll hear
- Why it’s normal to be nervous
- 3 top tips to feel good and make a great first impression
- 3 simple strategies to feel more at ease and be a great conversationalist – even in your non-native language
- What to do if the person you’re talking with isn’t interesting…
Links for you
My first book – Eigo no Shigoto-jutsu – learn the communication essentials for global business – available in physical and digital versions (Japanese only)
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