Let's Get Physical

I’m talking to you!  Look me in the eye when we’re talking and not down at your Smartphone or your IPad, or your Kindle or whatever device you are using.  If I see your eyes, then I know we are really making contact and you are interested in what I am saying. 

When we are introduced or I meet you outside of work, shake my hand as though you are glad to see me.  A physical handshake identifies me as a real live human being whom you acknowledge.    That’s one of those ‘feel good’ things in life that I look forward to receiving every once in a while.

Oh my gosh, can you not turn up the ends of your mouth and smile?  Yes, a smile is very important.  It means you are happy to be wherever we are at the time.  It means you seem to be happy to see me which is also important from a business relationship and a human relationship. 

Speak directly to me.  Not to the side of my neck.  Not over my shoulder.  Not to the ground.  Turn your head so it sits in the middle of your neck and speak.  Words will come directly to my face and thus, I will hear them.  We should then have an interesting conversation no matter how short.  Make your words audible and informative.  Not just a “Hello” and “Goodbye.”  Take lessons to learn how to carry on an actual conversation which is a give and take of words.  Don’t speak to me in shortcut Smartphone or IPad symbols.  I need honest to goodness words in order to reply correctly and keep the conversation going. 

Once these rituals are established, it will be to your benefit and mine.  We will be able to share information and pleasantries in this new way.  We may be able to perhaps open a new door to  communication and sometime in the future accomplish something terrific together. 

I challenge you to put some effort into our next meeting.  It may surprise you to know that I am worth these efforts.