Thursday, September 18, 2008

Nightlife/Clubbing Social Skills: The Proper Introduction

So I've already talked about doing introductions in general, now lets discuss on how to do "The Proper Introduction".

I'm so huge about this! I cant stress how important introductions are. People have a hard time in general just doing introductions, trust me, my friends still struggle in this area...haha

"The Proper Introduction" is an art. I say this because the person doing the proper introduction has to come up with relavant information to relay to the other party. Here is an example of of the regular introduction vs "The Proper Introduction"

"Hey Jim this is my homeboy Jeff. Jeff meet Jim"

"Hey Jim, this is my homeboy Jeff. I've know this guys since High School and one of the funniest people I've ever known. Jeff this is Jim, this guy is a die hard Chargers fan and he'll talk shit too anyone thats not a Charger fan. Real talk"

Which introduction was better? If you picked the first one then your a FOOL! The second one conveys so much more. It gives more insight to the new people being introduced to each other. Its so much easier for people to talk when you give them a little information. YOU HAVE TO BUILD YOUR PERSON UP!!!! The whole point of doing a proper introduction is make the other person look good and have a personality.

This works especially well when you have a wing man with you. You must be able to introduce your wing man properly. Its a must when your hitting on groups of women. And if your the wing man, once your lead properly introduces you, you must come back with a proper intro about your lead as well. Help each other out. This gives you a better chance to succeed with that group. Say something interesting about each other. This will spark conversations.

"The Proper Introduction" can be used in any situation especially in business. This is a great networking tool. People will appreciate it. It shows that you actually know something about them which they will interpret as you being a genuine and knowledgeable friend/associate. With the type of work we do in the nightlife, the "Proper Introduction" is a must!!!!! I know for a fact thats why I've had good successfull relationships with people in the industy. When I introduce people to promoters etc, you will always here me say "this is Jomar from Force Productions, he is the man to know in downtown. This guys can get you in anywhere!" I know people appreciate that when I do introductions like that because usually other people introduce them as "oh this is Jomar. He's a promoter for Force Productions" Thats so boring and lame. No shit his a promoter, but what else? Act like you care people. They will appreciate it more. Hopefully you get the idea here. I mean especially if there one of your friends, you should want to do these "Proper Introductions" Do you not know enough info about your friend...cmon. If you have to, make it up.

Go crazy if you want. When you do a proper introduction make up some crazy story about the other person your introducing and see how they react. Ask Raul and Roel about that. They've been part of this game many of times...hahahah. Its funny as hell. Just make sure you tell the participants ahead of time that your going to do proper introductions and they have to roll with what ever it is you say about them or you dont have to tell them at all too..LOL. Its a pretty fun game! Try it.

But on a serious note, learn "The Proper Introduction" Build your friend up to strangers. This is a skill that is necessary to master. You cant and you wont be a successful socialite if you cant master doing introductions in general but let alone doing "Proper Introductions".

Do work and do "Proper Introductions"....Ya feel me?!!!

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