I remember one of my very first networking situations, I basically went and hid.

我還記得在第一次的社交場合，我基本上整個人是躲起來的。

I mean, I wasn't wrapped up in a curtain in the corner or anything, but I didn't talk to anybody, and it was total waste of time.

我不是說我躲在窗簾裡的小角落之類的，是我沒有跟任何人說話，而那根本是在浪費時間。

But now that I've learned a few bits and pieces and gotten used to it,

但我已經學到了一些技巧，並漸漸養成習慣<

I have a much richer experience of networking and it definitely pays off.

我擁有了更更豐富的社交經驗，而且這的確很受用。

I know it's a little bit awkward, but it's absolutely worth it.

我知道社交會有點尷尬，但真的很值得。

You might meet someone who can help you directly, or you might meet someone who can connect you to someone in their network.

你可能會遇到能夠直接幫助到你的人，或遇到可以連結到他們的社交網路的人。

So, for example, I remember going to an event and meeting a podiatrist, and he was able to introduce me to the Australian editor of "Harper's Bazaar".

舉個例子，我記得有一次參加一個活動遇到了一位足科醫生，他幫我介紹了一位澳籍《哈潑時尚》的編輯。

I mean, that was so unexpected and cool.

這真的是太出乎意料也太讚了。

So, I put together a bunch of tips, of things that I've learnt over the years that might help you in networking.

所以我將這些年所學的社交技巧統整起來，或許可以幫助到你。

Tip number 1, introduce yourself.

技巧一：自我介紹。

I know that seems super obvious, but it is a bit of a weird social situation.

我知道這眾所皆知，但這個社會現象有點奇怪。

So, if I walk into a room, and there's a group of people, what I tend to do is walk up to them and just say, "Hi, do you mind if I join you?"

如果我走進一個房間，那裡有一群人，我會試著走向他們，然後說：「嗨，會介意我加入你們嗎？」

And, of course, they will welcome you.

而當然他們會歡迎你。

Be friendly; don't just get straight into business.

親切一點，不要直接聊工作方面的事。

Ask how their day's been, and then that next question can be, "So, tell me what you do?"

先問他們最近如何，接下來就可以問：「你是做什麼的？」

And, there, you've introduced yourself, and it's pretty easygoing.

然後你就完成了自我介紹，這樣就蠻輕鬆的。

On the flip side, if you're in the group of people and you see someone standing by themselves, then invite them into your group.

反之亦然，如果你在那群人中，然後你看到有人獨自站在一旁，邀請他們加入你們的團體。

That way, you've done something really nice to them, actually, 'cause it's, you know, they're obviously experiencing a bit of awkwardness.

這麼做其實是幫了他們很大的忙，因為他們正處在一個尷尬的狀態。

And secondly, you've met another person.

二來，你又認識了另外一個人。

Tip number 2 is short conversations.

技巧二：簡短對話。

So, nobody is going to think that you're rude at all for having a short conversation.

沒有人會覺得跟你簡單地聊幾句話是很無禮的。

I mean, don't be abrupt, but, look, you're not there to lock in and become best friends and all that sort of stuff.

當然不要太唐突，但你不可能躲在一旁然後就能跟別人成為朋友或有其他發展。

That might happen in the future, but definitely, at this event, you're there to make lots and lots of connections.

未來當然有可能發生這些事，但在活動場合中，你要做的事就是跟許多人建立連結。

So, have like short, meaningful conversations and keep going.

所以就先從簡短、有意義的對話開始，再跟對方互動。

Tip number 3, business cards.

技巧三：名片。

Don't forget to take your business cards with you.

別忘記帶你的名片。

I've totally done this before, and it's a huge pain in the butt.

我就曾忘記過，這真的是很讓人頭痛。

Also, to anyone whose business card you get, make sure you e-mail them within 24 hours.

另外，當你拿到別人的名片時，記得在 24 小時內寄封電子郵件給他們。

This is for both of you.

這對雙方都有好處。

So, for you, so you remember, you know, why you made that connection.

對你來說，你會記得你為什麼會跟這個人做連結。

Secondly, so, you're still fresh in their mind.

第二，他們也還清晰記得你這個人。

And thirdly, so that when you do inevitably lose their business card, you'll have their details logged somewhere.

第三，如果你之後弄丟了名片，你總還是有記下一些他們的資訊。

So, look, I really hope that these tips have helped you, and I would love to hear your tips as well.

我真的很希望這些技巧能夠幫助到你，我也想要聽聽你的小撇步。

So, please put them into the comments below, so that I can learn from you.

所以歡迎大家在下方留言，這樣我也可以跟你們學習。

Hit me up on YouTube; just hit the subscribe button if you would like to.

歡迎在 YouTube 上跟我交流，如果你願意的話，只要按「訂閱」鍵就可以。

And, you know, come see me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook as well.

你也可以在 Instagram、Twitter 跟 Facebook 上找到我。

And don't forget: Do everything before you're ready.

別忘了：準備好之前就先行動吧！

Bye.

掰掰。