22/07/2025
This one is for introverts.
Last weekend, I made 10 meaningful connections. From someone who didn’t talk to people at events to making 10 meaningful connections; I think I should say something.
Don’t know how to socialize at events? I didn’t know either. I learned it.
Let me give you some hacks:
1️⃣ If the event convener creates a community, join. Be loud in the group chat. Laugh at people’s jokes. Let it be known that you’re an introvert and you are trying to connect with people, this way your kind of people will reach out to you.
2️⃣ Speak with the two people sitting beside you at the event.
When they agree with what the speaker is saying and they’re saying something to the air about it, that’s your cue to voice your opinion and pick a conversation.
This can also happen during the break session, just ask their name, what they do, and get their contact. There is no harm in being the one to speak first, yes you can take the lead. You can start with something like “Hi good evening, I hope you are enjoying the event?” “Did you travel for this event “ “hey, I see you reckoned with what that speaker said, I did too, I’d like to meet you, what do you do?”
3️⃣ Compliments! Me, I like beautiful people, so I always spot them and compliment them. People love to feel seen, if you like something about someone, tell them. (Ladies, don’t be shy, compliment that brother…ok 😜)
Then carry on the conversation from there.
Make sure you get their contacts, whether IG handle or WhatsApp number especially if you’re a business person…
PS: Don’t fake it, be genuine in your compliments
4️⃣ Be a good listener to extroverts. Nod, be curious about what they’re talking about. They’ll be the ones to ask for your contact, in other words they will adopt you.
Okay, that will be all for now.
Later, fellow introverts. ✌🏽
