The more we meet with our important people for the first time, the more we want to get along with each other and even build a long-term and strong relationship.
Therefore, how to quickly start a pleasant conversation with the other party in a limited time has become a key issue.
You know, we naturally prefer people who know us and are more willing to open up to them.
So before we meet, we must take the effort to get to know each other.
Whether it's the other person's experience, career, family background, hobbies, or his thoughts, plans, and visions, the more information we collect, the better.
Even information that seems to be irrelevant to work is worth digging into.
Imagine if someone you meet for the first time and say to you, "Look at your circle of friends and see that you have recently traveled to a very beautiful place, and the scenery is really amazing." ”
You will be happy to hear this, because the other person has noticed these details, and you will also be happy to share your travel experience with the other person.
If the other person seems a little cold, but you find out through the investigation that he actually likes puppies very much, then you may want to guide everyone to talk about puppies, I believe this topic can quickly bring you closer.
We can use Weibo, Moments, WeChat, company ** and other channels to find information about the other party, or his recent news.
In addition, if there is a third party who knows the other party better, we can also ask them about the other party's situation first.
If the other party is a customer, understanding the other party's preferences, communication style, proposal acceptance, etc., in advance, can make your preparation more thorough, so that the communication process will be smoother.
Therefore, researching the other party's situation beforehand is an essential skill for successful business people.