We had a great discussion during our Connections group today. The question to ponder was with so much social media and getting to know people, where is the point to connect in person when meeting online? There are connections recommended by friends, and there are people we meet through social media that are simply interesting. Do we often jump into that face to face meeting too quickly? If we have a common interest and the door is open, what happens when we try to create a relationship too soon, before the common element is apparent?
Our discussion led us through many different scenarios. The common consensus was that if we have a goal in mind for the meeting we may avoid that awkwardness that comes from not knowing how to proceed. This is easy if it is a point of sale call, where one person needs or wants the other’s service. What about when it’s not so clear? Setting the stage ahead of the meeting helps to prevent those uncertain feelings from coming up. What does this person want? What do they expect? Am I meeting the expectations of the meeting? are all questions that may run through our mind.
Relationships in one form may be different in another. What have your experiences been when making the introductions through social media? How do you navigate beginning a relationship through this new media?
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Sandi Maki, InSights Group – who has written 791 posts on InSights Group.
Bliss in a Bubble – In the moment – my favorite place to be. As a creative outlet, I enjoy ‘Heavy Breathing Just Before Midnight‘ – a series of podcasts on fun, interesting, and random topics that I share at sandimaki.com. At InSights Group – I mastermind, coach, consult, and use Organic Marketing to empower businesses tell their stories to the world to become more productive and profitable – especially in the online world. I am also a coach and take on personal clients to help empower positive changes and growth within their lives and businesses. I have experience in many areas of philosophy and psychology including face reading, personality studies and motivation, as well as many holistic modalities such as Reiki Master, and core-conscious transformation. With Legendary Escapes I’m a partner in a trio of swimming pool companies from construction to service to online sales – we are changing the industry – and the experience of customers across the country – based in Brighton, MI.