Some lament that the single life
is lonely, but it doesn’t have to be.
With 49% of the American adult population being unmarried, there are new
groups and opportunities for singles springing up all the time. And while couples used to be norm, it’s
common to find singles alone or with other singles at venues today. The Internet is a great way to find places to
go and people to meet, but to show up you eventually have to get away from the
computer and actually leave the house.
Once you arrive, there are lots of
ways to participate. Standing in a corner is usually not the best. If you’re shy, you may want to go early and offer
to help the organizer, perhaps at a registration table. Greeting people will take your mind off your
discomfort while allowing you to meet everyone who walks in the room. If the group is well organized, joining a
membership or welcoming committee is a perfect way to expand your singles
network.
Another approach is to arrive
about 25% of the way through the event, after people have had a chance to
arrive, but not so late that they’ve started to leave. Then be sure to mingle and wear a name tag if
one is offered. For tips on how to work
the room, I love Susan RoAne’s How to
Work a Room. Finally, as I’ve said
before, it’s critical that you avoid hastily sizing up the crowd. To show up, you need to stay for a while and
give it a chance. Remember, you have a
lot to offer!
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