Merry Christmas to you all! 2009 has been a great year and one I will always hold dear with fond memories, challenging opportunities and great times with so many dear friends!
The Christmas season is such a special time of the year and one when we are called upon to share our life with our friends, families, colleagues and at times strangers. I always look forward to meeting up with people I haven’t seen for a while and also meeting new people I hope to call friends!
These gatherings can be really great fun but they can also be really daunting if you struggle to find the words to make small talk. With people we know it’s an easy thing to do, however, when we encounter someone new it can be hard to find just the right phrase to start off the conversation. So, what if you didn’t have to find words to engage with someone new?
My sister has always told me that I know no strangers! I consider this a great compliment because I love making new friends and getting to know them even if it is for just a short time. So, whenever I am invited to attend a party or event, when I walk into the room I always ensure that I have a smile on my face. You see, a smile is contagious and it actually invites people to say hello to you. Something as simple as a smile can change your entire attitude and also the attitude of those you come in contact with. This one simple facial gesture could open a conversation with someone really exciting and special.
So during this festive season when you’re running from store to store to finish off your Christmas shopping or you have just turned up to that Christmas work party – remember to put a smile on your face and see how much fun you will have, how many new friends you will make and how you will no longer struggle to make small talk – it will just happen!
Tags: confidence, positive, small talk, speaking
December 12, 2009 at 10:03 pm |
Good for you Teresa! I’m starting a blog myself…a wonderful way to reach out to the world at large. Have a wonderful Christmas & thanks for reminding us to put a smile on! Fondly, Eniko
December 13, 2009 at 2:08 am |
Great job! Welcome to the blogophere. I look forward to reading more posts.
December 13, 2009 at 1:06 pm |
Dear Teresa
Fernando, Leadership and Mangement Student at “WOLSEY”
I’m not a blogophere person, but there is always opportunities to try new things.
All the best with your new blog.
Marry Chrismast!
December 13, 2009 at 8:03 pm |
As with everything you do T the blog is perfect!
December 16, 2009 at 10:40 am |
Nice work Teresa! I’ll send you some recommendations and thoughts via email – but in the meantime, keep the high-value, remarkable content coming