Meeting and Greeting

One of the most challenging tasks for many people is walking into a room of people they don’t know and initiating a conversation. The first thing to do in this situation is to remember that many of the people in the room are just as uncomfortable as you are! Start by making eye contact with someone in the room, then smile and walk forward and extend your hand for a handshake. Maintain a comfortable distance as you introduce yourself. This is usually enough to break the ice – if not, start by asking non-threatening question that is relevant to the particular event.