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: Sign in!

[identity profile] shyest-eyes.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
Hyuuga Hinata
gobrookeyourself: (just brooke)

Re: Sign in!

[personal profile] gobrookeyourself 2008-05-14 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
Brooke Davis
gobrookeyourself: (b. davis)

Re: During the lecture

[personal profile] gobrookeyourself 2008-05-14 06:49 am (UTC)(link)
Brooke listened, and looked completely innocent the whole time, really.

Re: Sign in!

[identity profile] makescherries.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 07:14 am (UTC)(link)
Cimorene of Linderwall

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: Sign in!

[identity profile] pyroliz.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 09:49 am (UTC)(link)
Liz Sherman
withoutverona: (B+ W grin)

Re: Sign in!

[personal profile] withoutverona 2008-05-14 10:24 am (UTC)(link)
Romeo Montague

Re: Sign in!

[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 10:27 am (UTC)(link)
Chris Halliwell

Re: Shake those hands!

[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 10:28 am (UTC)(link)
Chris wondered how many of his classmates he might not have actually met before.

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.
withoutverona: (thoughtful and rather droll)

Re: Shake those hands!

[personal profile] withoutverona 2008-05-14 10:29 am (UTC)(link)
Romeo smiled and flexed his finger muscles, preparing to shake as many hands as possible.

[OOC: Very very SP until 4-ish.]

Re: Shake those hands!

[identity profile] shyest-eyes.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 10:36 am (UTC)(link)
Hinata fidgeted and glanced at her hands. They... didn't... really do handshakes back home.

Re: Sign in!

[identity profile] stocksgrrl.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 11:32 am (UTC)(link)
T.R. Wexler

Re: Talk to the TA

[identity profile] lovelylana.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 12:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Lana's here, with fresh coffee for the teacher, and is happy to shake hands and introduce herself should anyone be interested.

Re: Shake those hands!

[identity profile] pyroliz.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 12:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Liz tried hard not to feel awkward about this but she wasn't succeeding very well.

Re: Sign in!

[identity profile] wannabe-pan.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 12:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Andrew Wells

Re: Shake those hands!

[identity profile] wannabe-pan.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 01:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Andrew walked right up to Chris and confidently stuck out his hand, totally stiff at the elbow. "Nice to meet you good sir," he said with a crisp nod and a goofy grin.

Re: Shake those hands!

[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 01:06 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, the pleasure is all mine," Chris replied, shaking Andrew's hand firmly.

Re: Shake those hands!

[identity profile] wannabe-pan.livejournal.com 2008-05-14 01:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Andrew could so do handshakes. He had a great handshake. His second grade teacher had told him so. That's the kind of compliment that sticks with you.

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