What you say after “nice to meet you”
Description
“Nice to meet you” is easy. It’s what we all say all the time. The part that comes right after that though, is usually where things either take off or fall flat. A lot of us don’t think about what happens next. We introduce ourselves, we smile, shake hands… and then the conversation stalls. That moment after “nice to meet you” is the most crucial because it’s usually what decides whether you will actually connect or just move on and forget each other a few minutes later.
The unfortunate reality is, most people won’t remember your title or the one-liner you rehearsed. They will remember how it felt to talk to you. If it felt easy, interesting, or genuinely human.
The unfortunate reality is, most people won’t remember your title or the one-liner you rehearsed. They will remember how it felt to talk to you. If it felt easy, interesting, or genuinely human.
Summary
We have this need in us to want to impress people right after meeting them when all we need to do is just show up as a real person who is curious and open. Most people are simply looking to connect. They are not looking to be pitched. If you want to stand out, ask questions, actually listen to them and do not try to steer the conversation too quickly. Let it build instead of trying to sell or prove anything right away. At this point you are just trying to talk to someone, not win them over.
