Remember names. This method will make you stand out from everyone else. Come up with a system that allows you to keep track of and remember names. Not only the names of the people themselves, but for even better points: the name of the partner and children.
Give compliments. Look for the positive angle and name it. Practice. Aim at five a day , at least. Also learn to accept compliments. Do not devalue them by denying or minimalizing them. Be thankful and appreciate it.
Create a contact list. A list of people from your field, environment or certain
circles you would like to get in contact with. Find out which organization, relationships or occasions could be useful.
Join a club. A service club, a sports club, a collective club, the Chamber of Commerce, a thinktank or charity.
Take a class. Or a course. Follow and expand your interests and at the same time
your circle of friends and acquaintances.
Become volunteer. Write a submitted piece. Sit on a committee. Go for free work or do an internship at a company or person that interests you.
Find a nice location. Look for nice places or times to meet up and meet people in person. Meet for tea in a grand hotel. Make a breakfast appointment at a trendy sandwich shop. Meat with friends in the sauna, wellness centre or for a round to start walking. Eating in a museum restaurant is also quite original, and visit an exhibition while you are there.
Review your list. Go through your contacts file at least once a month. Clean it up. Work at it. Compile a call log of people you want to see in the near future. Because it is necessary, because it has been too long ago, or because you just want to.
Upholster your frame. Supplement your contact list with information that goes further than just
address and telephone number: name of family members, birthday, favourite wine and beloved artist.
Register. Keep track of the way your contact prefers to communicate: e-mailing, calling, texting. The time of contact is also important. When is someone in the car for a long time or has time for it an extensive conversation?
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