“Don’t tell my wife what your favorite animal is,” he explained. I was perplexed to say the least, but he continued, “she is a veterinarian. Whenever she meets someone new, their immediate reaction is to tell her about their fluffy pup or childhood cat…”

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It is natural to seek common ground when meeting new people. To try to relate and form a connection.

However, I’ll go out on a limb here… the doctor doesn’t want to hear about your dad’s injured hip, nor does lawyer about your son’s bullshit speeding ticket.

I mean, what is your job? Do you prefer to have someone seek consultation over a social dinner? Probably not. Like you, other people want to enjoy a social conversation about life, family, favorite holiday recipes, or whatever. You get the point.

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So, the next time that you meet someone new… consider the advice that I received. It may just make that first impression that you aimed for.

NH.

P.S. You bet that I showed her a picture of my pup 🙂