Ease the Awkwardness for “Wallflowers”

For some people, it is uncomfortable to start a conversation with someone who they don’t know. In fact, we can call some of these people “wallflowers” who are the ones who stand alone at the back of a room during a networking event. It is not that they are being unfriendly but rather that they are not comfortable starting conversations. Nothing is wrong with this because we each have our own styles.

In order to make an event more comfortable for “wallflowers”, take the time to introduce yourself to them first. Act as a host and ease them in the room.  Also, introduce to them to other people who you have met at the event. Once they start a conversation with one or two people, this usually opens them up to more conversations. Your efforts will be appreciated and you will have met some new people at the same time.

By helping ease the awkwardness for “wallflowers”, you will be creating a good first impression with these people who could turn out to be valuable contacts in your network. Don’t discount these people because you never who they are and who they know.

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