http://1petrelli1.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] 1petrelli1.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2008-05-14 12:08 am
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Networking to Success: Wed, Period 1 (5/14/08)

Nathan? Wearing a suit and tie as always.

"Welcome to Networking to Success," Nathan said. "I'm your teacher, Nathan Petrelli. You can call me Mr. Petrelli. That includes those of you who may have a more... informal relationship with my brother, Peter." Why no, he wasn't looking at anyone in particular here. Not at all.

"Unless you're hoping to live the life of a hermit, you're going to need to know how to network. That is, you're going to need to meet people, make a good impression, learn how you can help them and how they can help you.

"With today's class we're going to start with the basics." Nathan grinned. "This is one of the few classes where introducing yourself actually is part of the cirriculum. But we are going to put a spin on it."

Nathan passed around a handout. "Handshakes are an important part about introducing yourself. As you can see, how you shake hands can make or break your first impression. So I want you to go around and introduce yourselves to one another. That's name and a fact about yourself. Doesn't have to be fancy. Where you're from or your favorite hobby is fine. Do all that with a handshake and let the other person do the same to you. Try to get as many people as you can. The more you learn this week will help you with next week.

"I'm here if you have questions. Or you can talk to Lana, who's the TA."

[OCD is up! Go nuts!]

Re: Shake those hands!

[identity profile] makescherries.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 07:15 am (UTC)(link)
Cimorene felt a bit awkward, for once. At home, you just didn't do handshakes.

Re: Shake those hands!

[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 10:29 am (UTC)(link)
"Hi, I'm Chris Halliwell," he said, approaching a girl who looked familiar. "I think we're in the same cabin."

As per the assignment, his hand was extended.

Re: Shake those hands!

[identity profile] makescherries.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 02:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"Princess Cimorene of Linderwall." Cimorene responded and tried to do a firm handshake. "Caelum?"

Re: Shake those hands!

[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yep, A side," Chris confirmed, making sure not to squeeze her hand too hard.

Re: Shake those hands!

[identity profile] makescherries.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 03:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm in B4." Cimorene had no idea how long a handshake was supposed to properly last. "This is not how we great people at home."

Re: Shake those hands!

[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 03:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Chris let her hand go and smiled. "You did great. Where are you from?"

Re: Shake those hands!

[identity profile] makescherries.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"Linderwall." Cimorene said, not expecting him to know where it was. "Yourself?"