My 11 word blurb for in person is:

“I help professionals manifest their book dream and brand their business.”
Posted @ Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:08 AM by Judy Cullins

These are excellent reminders for those of us looking for work. It's easy to stay behind a computer all day; these tips give us the confidence we need to get out and shake hands and kiss babies!
Posted @ Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:22 AM by douglas Aguiar

Good information. I believe that everyone has to remember “we only have one chance to make an initial impression” therefore, do it right.
Posted @ Wednesday, November 11, 2009 1:15 PM by Ralph Richard

Love reading your stuff, Suzanne. Practical and insightful.

Re: #7 – I'm reminded of a time [way-back-when] I used to believe that when I was at a convention and speaking to one person, I needed to acknowledge EVERYONE who would pass by me —- thereby interrupting conversations . . . making my conversation partner feel “less.”
THANK HEAVENS, but I learned NOT to do that.

Another tip that I heard recently was that when you go to a network function, set a goal of meeting three or five [or however many] people.

Thanks, again, for the opportunity to think about this topic.
Posted @ Wednesday, November 11, 2009 2:41 PM by Shari Weiss

Judy – I like your 11 word as it tells what you do but then it creates an opportunity for the person to ask HOW?

Shari – thanks for sharing your experiences. It is hard to resist the urge to acknowledge everyone but like you said your conversation partner does feel less.

Douglas- it is easy to sit behind the computer and check out stats and chat online all day but there is a local community out there that needs your services or product as well.

Ralph – yes! I was hoping someone would point that out.
Posted @ Thursday, November 12, 2009 12:17 AM by Suzanne Vara

My answer to what we do???

“We Manufacture Solutions”…

What do you think their reply is???

“How”…
Posted @ Thursday, November 12, 2009 6:57 AM by Ron> 4TTC@charter.net

I love your 10 word concept. I will definately put it to use.

The internet has allowed us to become anonymous. We create imaginary personas for others to see. With face to face meetings it is harder to project a false image. The internet has taken away real interaction with others. Etiquette and rules of conduct have become the casualty.
Posted @ Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:34 AM by Gail Sperlich

Gail

I agree however when engaging in conversation online we are who we are and that will eventually come out. I tell people we all talk a certain way. If someone said that I said Oh crap, that sucks, there is probably no denying that as I do say that. Now, if someone said that I said, Well that is a day ruiner, then that could be challenged as I do not say that. Within social media we can create a persona however through engagement and interaction (should you partake) it does come out.

I do think that the internet has allowed us to limit our interaction with others as we have no set time to be online where in a face to face we do. The casualty is dead on. The well I will catch them later online is not a practice in face to face. Internet sometimes lacks discipline.
Posted @ Monday, November 16, 2009 3:32 AM by Suzanne Vara