Comments on: 20 Tips for Important Dinner Engagements http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/02/05/20-tips-for-important-dinner-engagements/ Improving your life one thing at a time Sat, 31 Jul 2010 18:18:31 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: toddsmith http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/02/05/20-tips-for-important-dinner-engagements/comment-page-1/#comment-693 toddsmith Sun, 28 Mar 2010 16:55:52 +0000 http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/?p=519#comment-693 Hi Kevin,<br><br>Thanks for bringing this issue to my attention. I have no clue how a lesson that came weekly later ended up on this lesson. I will get fixed immediately.<br><br>I hope you are enjoying your weekend.<br><br>Todd Hi Kevin,

Thanks for bringing this issue to my attention. I have no clue how a lesson that came weekly later ended up on this lesson. I will get fixed immediately.

I hope you are enjoying your weekend.

Todd

]]> By: kevinjkilroy http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/02/05/20-tips-for-important-dinner-engagements/comment-page-1/#comment-690 kevinjkilroy Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:55:15 +0000 http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/?p=519#comment-690 Hello Todd,<br>I'm a new member here and do enjoy your lessons greatly. This recording does not match the subject. We all make mistakes, I hope this is one of mine. “If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes." – John R. Wooden<br><br>Best regards,<br>kevin J. Kilroy Hello Todd,
I'm a new member here and do enjoy your lessons greatly. This recording does not match the subject. We all make mistakes, I hope this is one of mine. “If you're not making mistakes, then you're not doing anything. I'm positive that a doer makes mistakes.” – John R. Wooden

Best regards,
kevin J. Kilroy

]]> By: toddsmith http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/02/05/20-tips-for-important-dinner-engagements/comment-page-1/#comment-483 toddsmith Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:19:25 +0000 http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/?p=519#comment-483 Yes, this party was really held in Asia. You are correct, excessive eye contact in some cultures, including Thailand where this dinner was held, is not acceptable. The group of people I sat with at my table were from America, therefore making eye contact was appropriate. Because of the target market for my lessons, I focus on teaching people how to grow and develop themselves in the U.S.<br><br>Please tell me what you find offensive about this statement....When you are the one talking, be sure to share eye contact with each person at the table. This action demonstrates that each person is important to you. It also communicates to them that you understand the importance of including them in the conversation.<br><br>I have traveled the world and I have never found anyone who did not enjoy talking about their interests. In fact, showing an interest in people is one of the fastest ways of building rapport. What circles have you found it inappropriate to ask people at their interests?<br><br>I look forward to your reply. Yes, this party was really held in Asia. You are correct, excessive eye contact in some cultures, including Thailand where this dinner was held, is not acceptable. The group of people I sat with at my table were from America, therefore making eye contact was appropriate. Because of the target market for my lessons, I focus on teaching people how to grow and develop themselves in the U.S.

Please tell me what you find offensive about this statement….When you are the one talking, be sure to share eye contact with each person at the table. This action demonstrates that each person is important to you. It also communicates to them that you understand the importance of including them in the conversation.

I have traveled the world and I have never found anyone who did not enjoy talking about their interests. In fact, showing an interest in people is one of the fastest ways of building rapport. What circles have you found it inappropriate to ask people at their interests?

I look forward to your reply.

]]> By: djderw http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/02/05/20-tips-for-important-dinner-engagements/comment-page-1/#comment-482 djderw Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:20:04 +0000 http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/?p=519#comment-482 Was this party really held in Asia? Excessive eye contact is highly offensive in many cultures. Thinking that people who do not make eye contact don't "undrstand the significance" is equally offensive. Similarly asking personal questions about other guests and their interests can be seen as poor manners in many circles- try to find neutral topics or anecdotes rather than interrogating people.<br><br>Still, good point regarding not cutting all the food on your place in advance. I've known many Americans who do this. As well as putting down their knife afterwards and shiftingg their fork yo their other hand before proceeding to eat. Another childish habit to avoid. Was this party really held in Asia? Excessive eye contact is highly offensive in many cultures. Thinking that people who do not make eye contact don't “undrstand the significance” is equally offensive. Similarly asking personal questions about other guests and their interests can be seen as poor manners in many circles- try to find neutral topics or anecdotes rather than interrogating people.

Still, good point regarding not cutting all the food on your place in advance. I've known many Americans who do this. As well as putting down their knife afterwards and shiftingg their fork yo their other hand before proceeding to eat. Another childish habit to avoid.

]]> By: toddsmith http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/02/05/20-tips-for-important-dinner-engagements/comment-page-1/#comment-411 toddsmith Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:20:28 +0000 http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/?p=519#comment-411 Judy, if I were to give advice to dinner hosts, it would be to keep the music down, so conversations could take place. :-) It sure was loud! Congratulations on all your accomplishments. I am proud to be associated with you! Tell Bill, I said hi. Judy, if I were to give advice to dinner hosts, it would be to keep the music down, so conversations could take place. :-) It sure was loud! Congratulations on all your accomplishments. I am proud to be associated with you! Tell Bill, I said hi.

]]> By: judygilman http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/02/05/20-tips-for-important-dinner-engagements/comment-page-1/#comment-410 judygilman Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:15:29 +0000 http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/?p=519#comment-410 Very nice! Great to see you in Bangkok! Very nice! Great to see you in Bangkok!

]]> By: toddsmith http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/02/05/20-tips-for-important-dinner-engagements/comment-page-1/#comment-221 toddsmith Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:20:28 +0000 http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/?p=519#comment-221 Judy, if I were to give advice to dinner hosts, it would be to keep the music down, so conversations could take place. :-) It sure was loud! Congratulations on all your accomplishments. I am proud to be associated with you! Tell Bill, I said hi. Judy, if I were to give advice to dinner hosts, it would be to keep the music down, so conversations could take place. :-) It sure was loud! Congratulations on all your accomplishments. I am proud to be associated with you! Tell Bill, I said hi.

]]> By: judygilman http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/02/05/20-tips-for-important-dinner-engagements/comment-page-1/#comment-215 judygilman Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:15:29 +0000 http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/?p=519#comment-215 Very nice! Great to see you in Bangkok! Very nice! Great to see you in Bangkok!

]]> By: toddsmith http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/02/05/20-tips-for-important-dinner-engagements/comment-page-1/#comment-184 toddsmith Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:31:46 +0000 http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/?p=519#comment-184 Eabus, I am glad you are finding value in these posts. Eabus, I am glad you are finding value in these posts.

]]> By: eabus http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/blog/2010/02/05/20-tips-for-important-dinner-engagements/comment-page-1/#comment-170 eabus Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:06:26 +0000 http://www.littlethingsmatter.com/?p=519#comment-170 Excellent reminders.<br>Thank you Excellent reminders.
Thank you

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