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Originally Posted by uberinquisitive  Being a diplomat means you are at ease socializing, networking, etc.. These things are best learned by actually DOING.
Besides Toastmasters, I suggest the following:
- Take acting classes. Especially improv.
- Join a social group in school (like student government body).
- Take a part-time job in sales/retail.
I also agree with vapourmile that this may be a confidence issue. Communication is mainly non-verbal, with words just a fraction of the actual interaction. People respond to your vibe much more than your actual words. Strong, friendly eye contact...a natural smile...a relaxed posture and body movements...these can only come from inside you.
Get out there! Be a social butterfly (diplomats must be extroverts). Chat up women, just to chat them up. |
Hey, I never said that I didn't talk with people. >-> I mostly talk... or rather listen. I do exactly what you are saying, non-verbal communication, but sometimes verbal communication is really needed. That's where I need to improve. I don't feel shy, or anything, but I need better people skills to express myself better verbaly. But I think that your suggestions will certainly help me a lot! I'm already in a social group. We are... more or less the opposition party to the student government. But right now getting a job is not possible due to my schedule, but I think that the acting classes would help quite a lot.
Hmm... chatting with women...?
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Originally Posted by tommyboy567 This is my second year in the university. Yah that should like fun. just hit me up if you need help. |
Oh, really? Great! We're actually in the same year, lol, well, I think. Did you take college? Here we don't take college, and my career is four and a half years long.