http://1petrelli1.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] 1petrelli1.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2008-05-27 11:58 pm
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Networking to Success, Wed, Period 1, (5/28/08)

"Our third class may seem late in the game to discuss dealing with shyness," Nathan said as he passed around the day's handouts, "but I wanted you to get your feet wet on the basics before we started on fine-tuning.

"Shyness is often due to fear of rejection. Unfortunately this can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. Shyness can make you act like you're someone not worth knowing - even if that isn't true - and that's exactly how people treat you. After all, you know yourself better than anyone. If you don't think you're worth my time who am I to argue with you?"

"How do you get over it?" Nathan indicated the second handout. "There's a saying: 'fake it 'til you make it.' That means even if you don't feel confident, act like you are.

"Use the tips in the handout to project confident body language," Nathan said. "Pretend we're at a party and you're trying to meet new people. This would be a great time to introduce yourself to members of the group you haven't talked to previously. Act confident, give your name, and start a conversation. When in doubt you can always get the other person to talk about themselves." Nathan grinned. "Folks at networking situations tend to love that. Usually the problem is getting them to shut up.

"I'm here if you have questions."

[ooc: OCD is up! Class like you've never classed before!]
gobrookeyourself: (considering)

Re: During the Lecture

[personal profile] gobrookeyourself 2008-05-28 06:17 am (UTC)(link)
Brooke listned, but sort of didn't get it. Shy had never been a problem for her. Eh. Easy class then, right?

Re: During the Lecture

[identity profile] neurotic-witch.livejournal.com 2008-05-28 09:20 am (UTC)(link)
Chris read over the handouts with interest.

He wasn't sure if he would classify himself as shy, per se. But... he wasn't nearly as outgoing as Wyatt, either.
withoutverona: (behind blue eyes)

Re: During the Lecture

[personal profile] withoutverona 2008-05-28 01:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Shy was never Romeo's problem, but he listened anyhow.

Re: During the Lecture

[identity profile] stocksgrrl.livejournal.com 2008-05-28 01:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Turtle smirked slightly through the lecture. Yeah. Like shy had ever been used to describe her by anyone...

Re: During the Lecture

[identity profile] imac-kenzie.livejournal.com 2008-05-28 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Shyness used to be a problem with Mac... and still kind of was, in a way. Only really with people she didn't know, though.

She wasn't really taking notes, but she was definitely paying attention.

Re: During the Lecture

[identity profile] shyest-eyes.livejournal.com 2008-05-28 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Hinata tried not to sink down into her chair as she listened. Even just her stutter would give away how very nervous and shy she was.

Re: During the Lecture

[identity profile] makescherries.livejournal.com 2008-05-28 08:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Confidence has never been a problem for the girl who informed a bunch of dragons that she wanted to be their princess.

Re: During the Lecture

[identity profile] laidanegg.livejournal.com 2008-05-29 01:47 am (UTC)(link)
Dick listened to the lecture, but he didn't think it applied much to him. You didn't end up shy when Bruce Wayne was your guardian.