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re: Do You Have An “Elevator Speech”?
Posted on 5/14/25 at 8:43 pm to GAFF
Posted on 5/14/25 at 8:43 pm to GAFF
Just simply say, "Where are you from?"
It's without a doubt the best icebreaker. If you know basic geography you can find a connection from there and keep the conversation going
It's without a doubt the best icebreaker. If you know basic geography you can find a connection from there and keep the conversation going
This post was edited on 5/14/25 at 8:45 pm
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Posted on 5/14/25 at 8:43 pm to boosiebadazz
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He’s got his outlines but he also has charisma. If you’ve gotta think about it this hard then it’s gonna come off incredibly awkward when you try to run through your outline.
This. You know how they say a good way to break the ice is to ask people questions about themselves? When I do it it comes off like a police interrogation.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 8:44 pm to GAFF
In my 20s a speech would have helped me, but now that I’m older there’s no point. It’s not that hard to read people fairly quickly and just talk about something local to you in the elevator. Weather, part of the city you are in, first time at the restaurant you are riding it to, etc.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 8:49 pm to baldona
An elevator speech is how can you tell your story in two minutes
I know it from politics because if a candidate is not the featured speaker, you have a brief amount of time
the same thing to networking it's a way to tell the interesting parts about yourself in two minutes that the people who heard it will remember
I know it from politics because if a candidate is not the featured speaker, you have a brief amount of time
the same thing to networking it's a way to tell the interesting parts about yourself in two minutes that the people who heard it will remember
Posted on 5/14/25 at 8:55 pm to GAFF
Yep
Posted on 5/14/25 at 8:57 pm to GAFF
OP contains too much corporate type buzz word speak for me to compute.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 8:57 pm to GAFF
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Guy at work can seemingly hit it off with anyone he comes across.
I’m the same way. My wife is as well. We have no problem hitting it off with anyone. Just comes naturally for us. I am comfortable talking to anyone anywhere at anytime. I’m extremely crafty at creating conversation and can break the ice quickly making the interaction comfortable for both parties.
Regarding “researching”, I research any potential customer and any potential team member of theirs I may need to interact with. I want to know as much about them as possible…what they look like, young or old, where they’re from, previous employers, previous job positions, what college, hobbies, sports teams, kids, etc. Knowing these details prior to meeting them makes interacting with them much more casual and friendly. I also research anyone that will interview me for a job. I know them before they know me.
Example, you won’t be surprised by their looks the first time you meet them whether they’re fat and bald or a smoking hot woman. You can lead the conversation into areas they won’t expect but brings a joy to them. When you first meet and they ask how are you today….that’s your “ln”. Just lead into something like “Oh, doing pretty well…just getting ready for the (whatever game this weekend) or (prepping for a big fishing trip this weekend)…something that ties you to them. Go on LinkedIn (I hate it) and you can find out a lot about people. They love to talk about themselves or comment on a subject.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:00 pm to MardiGrasCajun
If someone strikes up a conversation beyond simple pleasantries in an elevator, line at the store, etc I immediately assume they want something and shut it down. Leave me alone 
But I also despise salesmen/solicitors in general so I’m biased.
But I also despise salesmen/solicitors in general so I’m biased.
This post was edited on 5/14/25 at 9:02 pm
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:02 pm to GAFF
Manipulation for personal gain is punished in many parts of society. Just not the corporation.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:05 pm to Indefatigable
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If someone strikes up a conversation beyond simple pleasantries in an elevator, line at the store, etc
Striking up a conversation with simple pleasantries is exactly the start. You’ll certainly know if someone is interested in chatting. If they’re not, then don’t push it any further. That’s just being courteous. Nothing wrong with that.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:05 pm to theunknownknight
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No. That gets you on a pedo list.
Lol, hopefully the OP gets the point minus the kids question. Don't be a creep OP.
It can be anything the other person is interested in and they will start talking and like you.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:10 pm to Indefatigable
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But I also despise salesmen/solicitors
As do I. The top salespeople I know never come across as a salesperson. They’re just friendly people that other people gravitate to. People tend to buy from people they like….and many become great friends as well.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:14 pm to GAFF
I used to do coke in the freight elevator at Hickory Hollow Mall on Friday nights after work with 3 other mall workers, then we would go to Chelsea St Pub or Courtyard Cafe. Good times.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:24 pm to Uncle Stu
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And those can't do, sell
Everybody sells, Stu. EVERYBODY... Including you.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:24 pm to MardiGrasCajun
You sound like my coworker.
To everyone saying “just ask how they’re doing..”, everyone in the room is doing that. This guy still stands out because he goes beyond that. Exactly like MardiGras said, he finds a way in and exploits it.
To everyone saying “just ask how they’re doing..”, everyone in the room is doing that. This guy still stands out because he goes beyond that. Exactly like MardiGras said, he finds a way in and exploits it.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:28 pm to GAFF
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Do You Have An “Elevator Speech”?
No, I don’t live near large shithole cities so I don’t need one, if I did it would be a pretty quick elevator speech though since there aren’t many large buildings near me
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:29 pm to GAFF
This post was edited on 5/14/25 at 9:57 pm
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:42 pm to GAFF
I don’t have an “elevator speech/pitch. “. I got on an elevator once with Jimmy Swaggart and about two or three others. That cocksucker spoke the whole time, Commenting on something about each person in the elevator…like a comedian doing crowd work. He mentioned my LSU hat, somebody’s workout clothes, etc. My guess is that he figured if he hogged the conversation, nobody would ask him why he was such a scum bucket.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:45 pm to GAFF
Can I smell your pussy?
Must be your feet then
Must be your feet then
Posted on 5/14/25 at 9:47 pm to Jim Rockford
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This. You know how they say a good way to break the ice is to ask people questions about themselves? When I do it it comes off like a police interrogation.
I'm curious, do you think you come across genuine and interested when you ask someone questions? Are you trying to make a connection with the other person when you feel like this or just going down a checklist?
If someone seems uninterested and asking questions just for questions sake then it will feel like an interrogation to the other person.
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