Are You Ready to Think on Your Feet?

[raebates]

Several days ago someone asked for help on how to respond when someone asks about their PC logo-wear. A lot of great advice was offered.

Today I was reading through my August Real Simple magazine, when I came across an article titled how to think on your feet. The author had gone to an improv school to find out how to handle those "dead air" moments.

The first of three techniques was Yes . . . and. You say yes, then expand it with an and that often leads to a question. Here's how I can see it working for PC.

Ooh, Pampered Chef--do you sell it?

Yes, I'm a consultant, and I love my job! Are you a fan of the products?

Yeah, I don't have much, but I love the stoneware.

Oh, yes, the stoneware's amazing, and it's even better when you can get it free. Have you ever hosted a party?


You can see where I'm going with this. The second technique was to go with your gut. Don't be too concerned about the perfect thing to say. The first thing that comes to mind is probably best. (Well, if you're like me and the first thing you think of is often some snarky, sarcastic come-back, you might want to go with the second thing that comes to mind. ) The most important thing is to keep the conversation moving forward.


I would encourage you to pick up a copy of the magazine and check out the article by Gail Blanke. I'll be putting this technique to good use tomorrow at The Furry Guy's company picnic. I'll of course be decked out in PC gear, so I expect lots of questions and comments.

 

[pampered.chris]

Several days ago someone asked for help on how to respond when someone asks about their PC logo-wear. A lot of great advice was offered.

Today I was reading through my August Real Simple magazine, when I came across an article titled how to think on your feet. The author had gone to an improv school to find out how to handle those "dead air" moments.

The first of three techniques was Yes . . . and. You say yes, then expand it with an and that often leads to a question. Here's how I can see it working for PC.

Ooh, Pampered Chef--do you sell it?

Yes, I'm a consultant, and I love my job! Are you a fan of the products?

Yeah, I don't have much, but I love the stoneware.

Oh, yes, the stoneware's amazing, and it's even better when you can get it free. Have you ever hosted a party?


You can see where I'm going with this. The second technique was to go with your gut. Don't be too concerned about the perfect thing to say. The first thing that comes to mind is probably best. (Well, if you're like me and the first thing you think of is often some snarky, sarcastic come-back, you might want to go with the second thing that comes to mind. ) The most important thing is to keep the conversation moving forward.


I would encourage you to pick up a copy of the magazine and check out the article by Gail Blanke. I'll be putting this technique to good use tomorrow at The Furry Guy's company picnic. I'll of course be decked out in PC gear, so I expect lots of questions and comments.

What if it is the 5th or 6th thought that comes to mind... LOL!!

Sometimes I think other people just want to cover my mouth so the words don't slip out...LOL!!

 

[GourmetGirl]

Rae you are so good - PC always on the brain. I guess this will teach me for only skimming through my magazines! I would have lost out on a totally awesome article in a magazine I pay for if it wasn't for you! Thanks!

 

[lacychef]

Thanks for sharing Rae!

 

[legacypc46]

I would encourage you to pick up a copy of the magazine and check out the article by Gail Blanke.

I love Gail Blanke. I read her book "Between Trapezes" a couple years ago and got a lot out of it. She has a website: http://www.betweentrapezes.com/ (it's doesn't look up to date, but there's additional articles there)

Rae, good luck tomorrow!

 

[raebates]

My pleasure.Alison, I was talking with my DS today, and we were talking about having a mindset of "open for business." He was telling me that he noticed I do that without being overbearing. (He's a very good and perceptive son. ) Now, we've all met those people who desperately try to turn every encounter into a sale/host/recruit. People quickly start to avoid them. I think you guys know me well enough by now to know that's definitely not me. An open-for-business mindset is simply keeping your eyes open for business opportunities and ways of bettering your business. If I remember correctly, it was Pat Pearson who mentioned in her Gratitude Recruiting workshop that you need to use 80% of your enrichment time to work on yourself as a person. When I read through magazines, I'm always on the lookout for things I can use to apply to myself as a person and/or to my business. This was an article I read with the thought of applying it to myself. It wasn't until that what-do-you-say thread popped into my head that I thought of applying it to business.