>Last night I had the pleasure of going to a networking event. Some of you may think, yikes! how could that be pleasurable? Yes, it’s true. I met some really interesting people and there’s the potential wherever you go to have that experience. I’m finding that the more open I am to being interested in people, the more opportunities arise to experience that very thing.
The next time you find yourself in a new situation or maybe at an event that you might not know many people, just go up to someone, smile and introduce yourself. Then ask them questions and just listen. Don’t think about what to say next, just listen to what they are saying and then the next question to ask them will pop into your mind. Most importantly, have fun with it.
This can apply to your family as well. At dinner, I ask my son detailed questions about his day. What was challenging about today? Who was your best friend today? Remember to ask open ended questions rather than yes/no questions. You never know, you might learn something interesting about your husband or child tonight, so give it a try.
