Making Contacts

How many of you go to your bank on a regular basis? How about the local Convenient Store, or some other local business? Do the cashiers know you by name? Do you greet any of them by name? When you call a place of business on a regular basis do you ask the receptionist how they are doing? As you are taking steps to start a new business, grow your existing business, or improve your personal life, one important part of your journey should be developing contacts. A good way to start working on this is to greet everyone you see or talk to on a regular basis with a warm hello and ask how they are. And when you ask how they are, be sincere. And wish them a good day when you part company. People like to feel appreciated and that you take an interest in them. Too many times in today's fast paced world we fail to slow things down and ask people how they are doing. You will be surprised at the reaction you will get from others. The funny thing is you will catch most people off guard. They will stop mid-sentence to answer your question. And people will be happy to see you or enjoy talking with you on the phone.. And you might even be the reason they have a good day. Imagine having that affect on someone's day. If you start to focus more on other people and less on yourself you will become more relaxed and have a more positive outlook. Many people walk around with a What is in it for me attitude. And people are sometimes shocked when you ask them how they are doing. If you asked most people would say they would prefer a friendly customer service rep over one who is short and quick to get on to the next person. Well the same goes for the people who serve us on a regular basis. If you work on this approach and take the time to show compassion for others in any setting or environment you will find it becomes almost second nature to relate to everyone in a friendly manner. This in turn makes it easier to have more confidence and be relaxed when talking to business people whom you may be trying to network with. So start trying to develop a more friendly approach to meeting and interacting with people. Because the reality is wouldn't you rather do business with someone who is personable. Then you should become the type of person you would want to work with.