3 steps to introduce yourself

Here's 3 steps to introduce yourself to a stranger and build a connection with them!

1. Keep your introduction brief
2. Make the conversation about them
3. Identify common interests to build rapport

This is just my simple approach to talking to somebody new.

Leave a tip below for others to learn from! ⬇️

[MMMMMMarco]

Building common ground is so important because people tend to forget what they have in common (for example) in a loaded argument. Focus on the things you have in common and then you're able to approach topics you might disagree on.

[THK]

It’s nice to understand that when one has done this in the past this it’s a actually was a valid strategy

[waftsofpetrichor]

Humour always works wonders, man. Can't emphasise this enough. Not only does it help you bond with the audience, but you seem so much more confident that you can make them laugh too. Which you can, by the way.

[ldpuprazr]

Common ground is everything, I used this same method when I worked in mental health. I always like to say I know a little about about a broad range of things.

[lifestlc]

During professional introductions, I literally extend my hand for a handshake, while waving with the other hand and saying, "Hi, I'm (whichever name seems to fit the dresscode of the office that's hosting) and—just a heads up—I'm painfully socially awkward!" Always with a sincere and genuine smile or chuckle about it. (It's usually followed up with a brief clarification that it's my secret weapon in disarming my anxiety... "But, give it long enough and it'll show itself somehow!" And I always take time to appreciate the response and point out some value in whatever it was.)

[aleithiatoews]

People love to talk about themselves. If you ask them a lot of questions, they'll love you.

[JonathanPlasse]

I am a programmer and the procedures you propose are always very efficient and elegant. This is something I i hold in the highest regard as a programmer and person.

[Tragurium.metalhead]

Dude you don't even know how much I need this.Tommorow is my first day in a new school

[maenadism]

my biggest thing is learning that when there is no common ground to just let it go instead of stand there and feel awkward because i didn't connect with a person. sometimes it just don't work and that's okay

[lifestlc]

Thus guy is secretly teaching us how to be successful salespeople...

[AFKsummr]

I really respect Vinh for giving us all this knowledge for free, thank you!!!

[AmigoMurcho]

I liked this short. I would like to receive more shorts from this dude.

[PROdotes]

That's how I did dating... many, many moons ago... Break the ice with a little humor then keep the other person talking and chime in with stuff you have in common, ignoring the stuff you don't...

[jonathanpangilinanjr.]

This is great!

I'd love to know more about the second part. How to transition from self to them.

"How about you?" is my best guess but maybe, it's too simple(?)

My dilemma is asking too much questions and becoming interrogative, putting them on the spot, rather than making them feel comfortable.

How to get that sweet spot?

Thanks!

[richardgillette]

I walk around like I’m special so they know be already and then I establish dominance through interpretive dance

[leanp]

Okay but I need a sample/script for this please😮‍💨

[michaelknight]

My go to opener is “my name is Mike, I have adhd and need for speed” Always gets a chuckle

[andrewmcallister]

Just imagining two of you introducing yourself to each-other fighting to make it about the other person, lol

[bignono]

Why am I accidentally charismatic, finding commonalities has been my go-to coping skill for socials

[evreixarara]

Sir, could you talk about shaking hands, who put the hands out first when introducing oneself?