Conversation Rules at Events: Introduce Yourself Briefly
With a short introduction, engage in the main discussion; the introduction does not need to be long in order to let you meet a large number of people. After the presentation, give a brief introduction of about 20 seconds about yourself including your name and the field of your activity, and then ask for the other side's name and profile. Practice how to introduce yourself beforehand.
Sometimes, the other side's response depends on how you introduce yourself; therefore, include the information you expect him/her in your introduction. Afterwards, make an effort to establish a warm and intimate relationship with him/her, and then speak to the core of the topic, which is talking about your business and your product and services.
Do not provide the other side with ambiguous information. For instance, if you intend to hire someone, state specifically what your goal is.
Provide a description of your business within a minute at most. If you think that the other side does not want to continue talking, terminate the conversation. Anyway, whether or not there is an understanding between you, friendly conversations have been exchanged between you and you can exchange your business cards.
When you received the business card of your audience, do not immediately put it in your pocket, but look at it in order to both respect the other side and make sure that you did not receive an anonymous business card only containing the features of the company, because in such a situation, you actually lose your connection with him/her.
If a meeting is specifically important to you, take notes about it, because as the number of appointments increases, you may forget plenty of the things you talked about. At least, write down the keywords exchanged. These keywords will turn out to be useful in the future.
Attach your note sheet to your business card, otherwise they will be very difficult to find and match.
There is a group of people who speak eloquently, but attempt to persuade the other side to accept their words with pressure and insistence, the result is either an argument or the silence of the other side, in which case such people will be losers.
If you expect the other side to listen to your talk, you must be a good listener, too.
To communicate with an individual, you need to know who s/he is and what her/his field of activity is. Of course, manage your time, and if the other side talked too long, manage the conversation; for example, interrupt him/her with short, polite sentences. Avoid side issues and deal with the heart of the matter quickly.