How often do you talk to new people?

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I have never consciously tried to network. But I am wondering what it's like for people who do, and how and they do it. Would love some tips!

Rowe Morehouse · Accepted Answer

I do it all the time, and as much as possible. You never know where the relationship may lead. The worst thing that can happen is that someone may say "no." If you are generally interested in other people, and you genuinely think you may have something of value to offer others, then it's easy. The feeling of "potential rejection" is 100% in your head.

Himanshi · Answer

same boat @yeshaswini

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I try to have a new conversation everyday, however if that doesn't happen, I look to interact with new people every 3 days once and see how we can be mutually inclusive about work/product or any shared common interest.

Nidal · Answer

The internet feels to me like highschool where each group is already established. Each group thinks they are the cool kids and have some exculsivity. It feels to me like I need to already know someone in a group to have some validation and a chance to get it. I don't know anyone in any tech groups. I'm not trying to critizice, just painting a picture of how it feels to me.

Urvi Patel · Answer

@nidal_ghonaim There are also many people who are solo.

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I like to talk less. Specially when it comes to a new people.

Yeshaswini · Answer

@arafatnabid Me too, but turns out talking is really important haha

Nidal · Answer

@urvi_patel312 yea, i'm an example of that XD ... I think i prefer it that way for the most part, but i do seek social interactions from time to time. Also it's just good for business.

Yeshaswini · Answer

@urvi_patel312 That made smile so wide! Thanks for saying that. I will probably take that first step, what's the harm, anyway!

Yeshaswini · Answer

@rowemore Aah yes of course. I am just stuck in this spiral of whether I even have something to offer, you know? I am simply curious about their work and what they do. I am not sure people these days have the mental capacity to talk to strangers.

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Nmklop Bnmkl · Answer

Not often, but it is really helpful during this time of padmic

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It's easy you just say hello and share something. Sometimes I do that here: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/online-voice-chat  a place where people can talk online.

Nidal · Answer

@urvi_patel312 University to some extent, but that's basically done now with remote learning and being in my last year.

How often do you talk to new people?

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