Eat Your Crust The Struggles of Meeting New People
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Oct 4, 2023 In this podcast, the hosts discuss the struggles of meeting new people. They explore the usage and perception of the word 'valid' in TikTok culture, and discuss the communication style and slang of Gen Z. They also talk about navigating handshakes and awkward greetings, the challenges of meeting new people outside of party settings, strategies to spice up a conversation, and the struggle of introducing people to each other.
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Move Through Activity
- At parties, move the interaction by asking to grab a drink or join an activity to escape dead-air.
- Use the shared activity to naturally continue or exit the conversation.
Late Friend Made Introductions Easier
- Crystal described arriving early to lunch and not knowing anyone's faces because the mutual friend was late.
- Saying "hi I didn't know what you looked like" turned the awkwardness into an easy icebreaker.
Ask What They Did Today
- Ask “What did you do today?” instead of “How are you?” to get a richer, specific response.
- Use their answer to ask follow-ups and build conversational threads.