How to talk to the people on net for the first time?
Post 1 of 18
Dear friends,
I have been looking for the buyers on net for a month.I often had trouble in starting my conversation with them.I know greetings are very important first,but then how to talk?my people do not talk to me after greetings.it is pretty sad not to have someone to talk with,when you are sitting in front of the computer all day long.can anybody help me ?many thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been looking for the buyers on net for a month.I often had trouble in starting my conversation with them.I know greetings are very important first,but then how to talk?my people do not talk to me after greetings.it is pretty sad not to have someone to talk with,when you are sitting in front of the computer all day long.can anybody help me ?many thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Award 50 MVPs (
What's this?
)for the best answer.
15 Sep 2007 06:58
Post 2 of 18
Replying to [little friend]:
mmmm... what are you interested in?
that is a good conversation starter
mmmm... what are you interested in?
that is a good conversation starter
16 Sep 2007 04:20
Post 3 of 18
Replying to [little friend]:
Actually, that's quite a tricky subject and I can't even give you a precise advice.
Obviously I would start with those empty questions like, "good morning, how are you?" Even if he gives you the standard answer, "fine", the sound of his voice and similar details tell you in what mood he is. That helps you to decide if you should continue with just a little more smalltalk (not too much), or switch to business talk. After that, intuition should tell you what to do.
Are you good at making friends at school, in your office, etc.? The same kind of skills that are needed for this purpose are also needed for starting a conversation with an unknown customer.
So if you already have these skills, don't worry; just be the way you are! If not, talk to those "famous" people at work and wherever you find them. They can give you more detailed info in a private chat.
Good luck!![[em19]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_great.gif)
Actually, that's quite a tricky subject and I can't even give you a precise advice.
Obviously I would start with those empty questions like, "good morning, how are you?" Even if he gives you the standard answer, "fine", the sound of his voice and similar details tell you in what mood he is. That helps you to decide if you should continue with just a little more smalltalk (not too much), or switch to business talk. After that, intuition should tell you what to do.
Are you good at making friends at school, in your office, etc.? The same kind of skills that are needed for this purpose are also needed for starting a conversation with an unknown customer.
So if you already have these skills, don't worry; just be the way you are! If not, talk to those "famous" people at work and wherever you find them. They can give you more detailed info in a private chat.
Good luck!
16 Sep 2007 10:18
Post 4 of 18
Replying to [little friend]:
is it for chatting program or e-mailing??
at your first try most people might think if someone who is not in their contact list is a spam attempt, they will also checking your details before they start answering your message. they will look whether you are in the same business with them or not, or if you are bringing opportunity to have business with them. and that is natural. don't use such formal invitation to have a chat. use a light small talk like germex advice.
"hello, is anybody there??" is my magic word to start a conversation with anyone new. they will always reply me when on chat program.
or you can use this for more relax ice-breaking: "knock..knock..!! whassup brother !!"![[em10]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_silly.gif)
..just kidding..don't try that one for more serious business.
use an excuse word for some time. "excuse me, do you know how to use this chat program? i am new user here"![[em24]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_thinking.gif)
..that sounds pretty intriguing also.
the point is just relax. they who didn't answer your message probably in bad mood to talk![[em27]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_disgusted.gif)
. keep positive thinking.![[em18]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_deal.gif)
is it for chatting program or e-mailing??
at your first try most people might think if someone who is not in their contact list is a spam attempt, they will also checking your details before they start answering your message. they will look whether you are in the same business with them or not, or if you are bringing opportunity to have business with them. and that is natural. don't use such formal invitation to have a chat. use a light small talk like germex advice.
"hello, is anybody there??" is my magic word to start a conversation with anyone new. they will always reply me when on chat program.
or you can use this for more relax ice-breaking: "knock..knock..!! whassup brother !!"
..just kidding..don't try that one for more serious business.use an excuse word for some time. "excuse me, do you know how to use this chat program? i am new user here"
..that sounds pretty intriguing also.the point is just relax. they who didn't answer your message probably in bad mood to talk
. keep positive thinking.
16 Sep 2007 11:31
Post 5 of 18
Replying to [little friend]:make your profile more colorful,give him a depth impress and you should keep friendly from a to z!
16 Sep 2007 20:15
Post 6 of 18
Replying to [little friend]:I think you need time
16 Sep 2007 23:15
Post 7 of 18
Replying to [little friend]:The first you should in good mood, then mentioned some associated with your company's products, preferablystarted the topic under people's company information .Anyway,confidence is most improtant,do not give up your right to speak!!!!!!!!!!!
Come on!![[em1]](http://img.alibaba.com/images/eng/style/icon/emoticons_smile.gif)
The first you should in good mood, then mentioned some associated with your company's products, preferablystarted the topic under people's company information .Anyway,confidence is most improtant,do not give up your right to speak!!!!!!!!!!!Come on!
16 Sep 2007 23:21
Post 8 of 18
Replying to [little friend]:
Dear Friend;
Of course language skills could seem to hinder your ability to strike conversation. That is unlikely. It most likely is your need to say multiple things all at once. This goes back to your level of experience. If you had sold many things before the internet, selling with the internet involved will be a natural progression to you.
What you are experiencing is something we all had experienced at one point in our career development. We all figure out, eventually, a way to manage it. for me, I started writing notes on paper before any conversation with a new customer. Then I woul prioritize the items on the list according to their importance to me and to the customer. When it comes time to talk to the customer, I follow my own little conversation plan, and allow for breaks in the conversation, so the customer can ask questions or reply to points I had made.
In a nutshell, the answer is plan, and rehe . Most successful salespeople follow this edict rigorously.
Good luck to you, and let us know how you do.
Alex K. Jarrah
CEO
OOPSystems.com
Dear Friend;
Of course language skills could seem to hinder your ability to strike conversation. That is unlikely. It most likely is your need to say multiple things all at once. This goes back to your level of experience. If you had sold many things before the internet, selling with the internet involved will be a natural progression to you.
What you are experiencing is something we all had experienced at one point in our career development. We all figure out, eventually, a way to manage it. for me, I started writing notes on paper before any conversation with a new customer. Then I woul prioritize the items on the list according to their importance to me and to the customer. When it comes time to talk to the customer, I follow my own little conversation plan, and allow for breaks in the conversation, so the customer can ask questions or reply to points I had made.
In a nutshell, the answer is plan, and rehe . Most successful salespeople follow this edict rigorously.
Good luck to you, and let us know how you do.
Alex K. Jarrah
CEO
OOPSystems.com
16 Sep 2007 23:55
Post 9 of 18
Replying to [little friend]:After 3-5 years experience,I think you will be good at doing these things.
17 Sep 2007 00:37
Post 10 of 18
Replying to [little friend]:hello! thanks for you everybody .I believe that I need to get used to it!and become a good conversation starter.
17 Sep 2007 01:11
Post 11 of 18
Replying to [little friend]:Thanks very much .I think I need to get used to it more.then I will become a good conversation starter.
17 Sep 2007 01:13