Greatest thing I learnt from a friend
Mar 20th, 2011 by Jessica Li
Since I started my university study in Canada, my oral English was a great difficulty for me. I did not know how to speak qualitatively in class and make an impressive statement.
However, one of my friend who came here to Canada about 5 to 6 years until now. She is a very active and talkative person that I can always learn from her on how to communicate.
Even though I don’t have any class same as her, through all events we went together, I learn to talk professionally with professionals. For example, during free networking events settled by the Finance Club, we met their executives and industry professionals who were invited. I see her speaking to them that attracts their attentions and find common views. Whereas I tend to say things that people may take it un-seriously.
After few events, I learnt to be more enthusiastic when I’m talking to them, and pick the most important stuff out of my head to attract their attention. Then I felt a big improvement where I tend to be able to talk to them individually longer than before and leave myself with a better impression.
All in all, talking to professionals should be natural, enthusiastic, and efficient. Many people get excited when talking to a professional and talk too much. However, they’re not looking for how much you talk, but looking for the content you care about and focus on. Only then they will be able to find a common interest with you and tell more about themselves where most people eager to here about and learn from.