Conversation Two
M: A friend of mine is studying in the United States who is with a group of Americans and wants to mingle. What kind of advice would you give to him about how to start and go through his day?
W: When I dont know anybody, I will go up to someone or a group of people and say, Hi, my name is Jeanne Martinet and I dont know a single soul at this party。 That is really important to throw yourself in a little bit asking for help from other people. It is usually not a bad idea because it usually gives you a warm response。
M: But this takes courage and skill。
W: It doesnt, it takes practice. When it happens a couple of times, you will start to lose your fear. You have to remember that nobody is thinking about you, theyre only thinking about themselves. So its sort of helpful to remember this to become less self-conscious。
M: Sounds great. You know, mixing with people at parties leaves me at a loss for words. Could you offer me some help? Give us some tips―what works?
W: Well, what doesnt work is that you should never walk up to somebody and ask them right away what they do for a living. Its not only sort of rude, but its sort of like who are you, are you worth my time?
M: Then how shall I open the conversation?
W: Theres an opening technique, which works very well if that person has an unusual pair of earrings or tie on. You can walk up to somebody and say Hey, I really like that pair of earrings. I think the mistake that people make is they think that the only way to talk to people is to ask them questions。
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