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Cardinal Slin

Cardinal Slin

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I have a smart dressed dinner function to go to tomorrow. I am going to be one of the younger ones there as most the crowd will be 45-50 and are very educated, professionals.

While I am not dumb by anyones standards, I am not looking forward to this as I will not know anyone there and will not be on the same skill level as them in terms of chat...

Advice from anyone who has been dealing with this before?
 
Only two people there I know, one closer the other is in the 40+ crowd and it's good for networking and getting to know everyone but seriously like I haven't a clue what to talk to these people about :( :confused:
 
Cardinal Slin said:
Only two people there I know, one closer the other is in the 40+ crowd and it's good for networking and getting to know everyone but seriously like I haven't a clue what to talk to these people about :( :confused:
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Half the peeps on this board are in that age range. They're not strange ogres. They're people. Just be respectful and polite.

I went to a History Dept. dinner last year. Only 2 other students showed up LOL. One dude tried to sound like an expert to impress the professors, he came off looking like a douchebag. I and the other girl there took the polite, stfu'd unless spoken to route. When asked a question be yourself, and SMILE.

You're now g2g.
 
Cal_21 said:
p.s. Don't be the creepy silent bob type, just relax.
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thks

you said she didn't talk unless spoken to and to do the same but then you said don't be the creepy bob type.

I can be polite and respectful that's all good but I don't be creepy means I need to start conversation with these guys but about what?

In general I am a little shy so don't talk much but am making effort to change..

Any more advice>
 
Cardinal Slin said:
thks

you said she didn't talk unless spoken to and to do the same but then you said don't be the creepy bob type.

I can be polite and respectful that's all good but I don't be creepy means I need to start conversation with these guys but about what?

In general I am a little shy so don't talk much but am making effort to change..

Any more advice>
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Well you didn't give us a ton of background on what the situation is...

Is it something relating to a job you have/ a job you want/ school/ family/ gf's family?

This effects the advice I give.

I took the conservative approach because I don't know the situation. I.e. Make a little small talk in the beginning, be polite, don't run your mouf. lol
 
Cal_21 said:
Well you didn't give us a ton of background on what the situation is...

Is it something relating to a job you have/ a job you want/ school/ family/ gf's family?

This effects the advice I give.

I took the conservative approach because I don't know the situation. I.e. Make a little small talk in the beginning, be polite, don't run your mouf. lol
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It's a work function. Basically a dinner and drinks kind of event so we will more than likely be seated at tables with strangers I don't know. These people are quite well versed on the economy and politics and so on. I am but not to that degree of them and I am also a little bit quiet by nature. People trust me when they get to know me but sitting at the table without talkin is gonna make me look well out of place... So any advice is appreciated. I need to learn to come out of my shell.
 
Don't get into a discussion about politics or religion or the economy because that's boring.

If you get your choice of where to sit find a couple of hot cougars to flirt with. Even better if they are married, drinking and their husbands are not there.

If you are seated with a bunch of stuffy losers just be entertaining. Make up some funny stories (tasteful) or if you're using it as a networking event, ask lots of questions about them and what they do. People love to talk about themselves. Ask open ended questions and just let them yap.
 
I second ponyfitness's comments about asking them casual/open ended questions & letting THEM run their mouths.

I also agree w/ the no politics/religion thing.

I'm not sure if I'd encourage the whole making up funny stories thing in this scenario. (Since you said you're so uncomfortable & not quite out of your shell yet.) One must crawl before he can walk & humor my friend is @ least a brisk jog.
 
dude the best thing to do in a situation like this is ask questions.

don't be afraid to sound stupid, but don't sound stupid either.

the best thing i can say is think about what people are talking about and try to ask specific questions (i disagree that open-ended questions are the way to go, specific questions are more thoughtful and people are more likely to be engaged by them) maybe about things you don't understand.

if it's something you obviously should know... like something very obvious then don't voice it... but if you can find something specific that actually is something you feel like you should know or would like to know i'm sure the people at the party would love to inform you.

that's the one good thing about snobby dinner party types, if you act like you're genuinely interested and don't act like a bumpkin or someone who thinks they know what they're talking about but don't then people will generally love to tell you all about their point of view etc... just be earnest and use your prefrontal cortex

it's also good to try to relate something you are very knowledgable about with the topic at hand, so if people start talking about fitness or losing weight ( i assume since you're on this site you know a lot about those and these are things that middle aged people deal with a lot ) you probably know 10x more than most people at the party.

showcase your areas of expertise and knowledge and be curious about the areas you don't understand quite as well.
 
I'm 49, but I'm lost on the terminology, "Bush people". Are you talking about Australian aboriginese or conservative leaning political beliefs?
 
Greatercow said:
i want some feedback on this on how much you screwed it all up :)
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Bro, gimme some k! I had 920 u screwed it off me now i have 600 wtf?

It was a great night. Everyone was cool, i spoke to at least 100 people. got on really well introduced myself randomly to so many people and really made an effort to mingle.

thanks all, your advice settled me down...
 
More advice: Don't be a fucking douche bag and scoff @ the Marine Corps. That won't leave a good impression on your coworkers.
 
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