tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post1098054251809042311..comments2023-10-25T05:20:10.712-07:00Comments on Speak Schmeak: How to Mix and Mingle Your Way Through the Dreaded Holiday PartyLisa Braithwaitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11515770110437411408noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-83124175249243662962011-01-21T09:34:17.138-08:002011-01-21T09:34:17.138-08:00Mohan, that question is meant for people at a work...Mohan, that question is meant for people at a workplace function, where they may not have met all their coworkers before. There's nothing inappropriate about it.Lisa Braithwaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203279973932837403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-59243330251459885382011-01-21T01:47:55.230-08:002011-01-21T01:47:55.230-08:00The list of 'safe,easy' topics of conversa...The list of 'safe,easy' topics of conversation that you have provided is very good as a starting point... But as for questions regarding employment something like 'How long have you worked here' if someone were to ask me this question and he/she is not a recruiter or an interviewer, I would feel this is indicative of an inquisitive or over-curious conversationist who is trying to maintain a conversation.Mohan Arunhttp://www.mohanarun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-41633773937645551192011-01-20T23:05:48.446-08:002011-01-20T23:05:48.446-08:00So true, Michael. I talked about this with my new ...So true, Michael. I talked about this with my new coaching group last night. Everyone hates going around the room and introducing themselves; however, if everyone just took a few minutes to plan in advance for what they want to say, so much of that anxiety would be alleviated. Yes, just for an introduction. Preparation makes everything smoother!Lisa Braithwaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203279973932837403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-4953369482043764052011-01-20T11:54:10.159-08:002011-01-20T11:54:10.159-08:00"Plan ahead for some safe, easy topics of con..."Plan ahead for some safe, easy topics of conversation" Seems that any awkward situation can be alleviated a bit by planning ahead.Michael Corteshttp://www.youcanpresent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-79760339491747125612009-12-31T12:11:50.822-08:002009-12-31T12:11:50.822-08:00I'm glad you found it helpful, Cynthia!I'm glad you found it helpful, Cynthia!Lisa Braithwaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203279973932837403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-62988567311672571572009-12-31T11:06:17.382-08:002009-12-31T11:06:17.382-08:00Very helpful, thanks!Very helpful, thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09519753972643629575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-29781040939686289742009-12-17T16:40:34.294-08:002009-12-17T16:40:34.294-08:00You're welcome -- and thanks for your comment,...You're welcome -- and thanks for your comment, as always!Lisa Braithwaitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10203279973932837403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35758167.post-71401920426473146792009-12-17T13:34:36.806-08:002009-12-17T13:34:36.806-08:00Fun and timely read! Thanks for this, Lisa!Fun and timely read! Thanks for this, Lisa!Business Communicationhttp://www.trainingconnection.comnoreply@blogger.com