Sunday, 6 November 2011
Friday, 29 April 2011
Decisions
recently I have made my decisions and God prevailed and showed me that plans are your but decisions are mine. thank you Lord for your love towards me.
Wednesday, 1 September 2010
How to intoduce yourself
Those first introductions can be the most difficult—and sometimes the most important.
People are making flash judgments every second. Every move you make is being scrutinized.
But with the right introduction, a good personality, and some confidence, you have the power to cement your good image in their minds and create an instant bond.
In my experience, there are two main parts to introducing yourself to someone new. The first part is starting the conversation; going from standing around awkwardly to actually interacting with them. The second part consists of what you say and how you say it.
How to start the conversation
1.The mutual acquaintance icebreaker If your soon-to-be friend happens to be talking with or know someone that you know, it can be a great way to leverage yourself into a conversation. If they’re talking to that person, it’s really easy to just walk up and say hi to your friend, and an introduction follows very naturally. If not, you can just confirm there name “Dave Moneyfountain?” and mention your aquaintance “I know Mark ReallyReputableGuy, he’s mentioned you a few times.” Then you can launch into a discussion from there.
2.The compliment icebreaker Giving a compliment is a frequently over-used tactic that is still used, because it can work so well. They key, of course, is sincerity. Everyone uses the “I like your watch” compliment nowadays—but since I happen to be a watch fanatic, I can start talking about automatic movements and other things that make my compliments truly sincere. Your best bet is going to be giving a compliment that you truly mean and are prepared to talk about in detail.
3.Conversation by proximity This can be a great way to jump start a conversation, if you happen to be close to the person you want to introduce yourself to (close physically or in situation). If you do find yourself in place where this might work, just make some seemingly-intelligent or humorous remark about whatever situation you find yourself in (I do this all the time waiting in lines). A hand-shake and introduction can follow swiftly thereafter.
4.The direct approach Once you realize that everyone else is also busy looking for excuses to come up and talk to you, this approach becomes easier. Simply stroll up with a little confidence, offer a hand-shake, and say, “Hi, Mike, I’m ________.” Alternatively, if you’re approaching a group, you can walk up and say, “Mind if I join you?” You might be amazed at this, but the direct approach works really well. People just don’t seem to say, “No, you can’t join us,” or, “Hi, actually, I’m busy and don’t want to talk with you.”
Most of these suggestions are worded for usage in a face-to-face scenario, but in reality they can apply to starting all sorts of conversations (emailing and calling were two others that came to my mind).
What to say in your first conversation
How you start your conversation will depend a lot on what you want from that relationship. If you want a personal relationship, for example, you might start with different things than if you want a business relationship. For the purpose of this article, we’ll assume your goal is to start a friendly business relationship.
Start with their name. It’s tempting to start with your own name, but if you know their name it’s a really nice touch to address them by it. Once they’ve been addressed, then you can throw your name into the mix.
Give yourself a history. If you have a mutual acquaintance, a specific reason for starting the conversation, or anything that gives credit to you, it is good to mention that early on. It lets them know you aren’t trying to waste their time. If you don’t have any back story (at a business card exchange, for example), then it’s okay to skip this step. Also, don’t speak too much on this—keep it to one or two sentences.
Ask questions about them. Ask them about what they do, what they like doing, their history. Ask anything that’s appropriate to your conversation. In general, people really enjoy talking about themselves, so the more you let them talk, the more they’re going to like you. One caveat to this, however; don’t subject them to a rapid-fire interrogation! Ask slow, thoughtful questions, and then give them a chance to talk for a while. A little down-time can actually be a good thing for a conversation.
Listen carefully, and respond. You may have noticed that the best conversationalists remember all sorts of little details about you and bring them up when the time is right. Your goal in asking questions isn’t just to make them feel good about themselves, but also to learn as much about them as you can. Be a good listener, and you’ll remember a whole lot more of the conversation. Once you’ve fully processed what they said (again, it’s okay to pause and think), you can respond with something thoughtful.
Answer their questions. Once they start asking you questions, it’s time to give them more information about yourself and your company. This is also when you can give them your small business’s marketing message. Be careful not to speak for too long, though, it’s never a good idea to entirely dominate the conversation.
At this point, you’ll probably have been speaking for at least a few minutes and will be well on your way to building a valuable relationship. It’s still good to remember some of the basics, though, especially about listening and paying attention to what they say. Good luck with your conversations, and feel free to start one in the comments section.
If you’re interested in more articles like this, check out some others in the Effective Small Business Communication series.
People are making flash judgments every second. Every move you make is being scrutinized.
But with the right introduction, a good personality, and some confidence, you have the power to cement your good image in their minds and create an instant bond.
In my experience, there are two main parts to introducing yourself to someone new. The first part is starting the conversation; going from standing around awkwardly to actually interacting with them. The second part consists of what you say and how you say it.
How to start the conversation
1.The mutual acquaintance icebreaker If your soon-to-be friend happens to be talking with or know someone that you know, it can be a great way to leverage yourself into a conversation. If they’re talking to that person, it’s really easy to just walk up and say hi to your friend, and an introduction follows very naturally. If not, you can just confirm there name “Dave Moneyfountain?” and mention your aquaintance “I know Mark ReallyReputableGuy, he’s mentioned you a few times.” Then you can launch into a discussion from there.
2.The compliment icebreaker Giving a compliment is a frequently over-used tactic that is still used, because it can work so well. They key, of course, is sincerity. Everyone uses the “I like your watch” compliment nowadays—but since I happen to be a watch fanatic, I can start talking about automatic movements and other things that make my compliments truly sincere. Your best bet is going to be giving a compliment that you truly mean and are prepared to talk about in detail.
3.Conversation by proximity This can be a great way to jump start a conversation, if you happen to be close to the person you want to introduce yourself to (close physically or in situation). If you do find yourself in place where this might work, just make some seemingly-intelligent or humorous remark about whatever situation you find yourself in (I do this all the time waiting in lines). A hand-shake and introduction can follow swiftly thereafter.
4.The direct approach Once you realize that everyone else is also busy looking for excuses to come up and talk to you, this approach becomes easier. Simply stroll up with a little confidence, offer a hand-shake, and say, “Hi, Mike, I’m ________.” Alternatively, if you’re approaching a group, you can walk up and say, “Mind if I join you?” You might be amazed at this, but the direct approach works really well. People just don’t seem to say, “No, you can’t join us,” or, “Hi, actually, I’m busy and don’t want to talk with you.”
Most of these suggestions are worded for usage in a face-to-face scenario, but in reality they can apply to starting all sorts of conversations (emailing and calling were two others that came to my mind).
What to say in your first conversation
How you start your conversation will depend a lot on what you want from that relationship. If you want a personal relationship, for example, you might start with different things than if you want a business relationship. For the purpose of this article, we’ll assume your goal is to start a friendly business relationship.
Start with their name. It’s tempting to start with your own name, but if you know their name it’s a really nice touch to address them by it. Once they’ve been addressed, then you can throw your name into the mix.
Give yourself a history. If you have a mutual acquaintance, a specific reason for starting the conversation, or anything that gives credit to you, it is good to mention that early on. It lets them know you aren’t trying to waste their time. If you don’t have any back story (at a business card exchange, for example), then it’s okay to skip this step. Also, don’t speak too much on this—keep it to one or two sentences.
Ask questions about them. Ask them about what they do, what they like doing, their history. Ask anything that’s appropriate to your conversation. In general, people really enjoy talking about themselves, so the more you let them talk, the more they’re going to like you. One caveat to this, however; don’t subject them to a rapid-fire interrogation! Ask slow, thoughtful questions, and then give them a chance to talk for a while. A little down-time can actually be a good thing for a conversation.
Listen carefully, and respond. You may have noticed that the best conversationalists remember all sorts of little details about you and bring them up when the time is right. Your goal in asking questions isn’t just to make them feel good about themselves, but also to learn as much about them as you can. Be a good listener, and you’ll remember a whole lot more of the conversation. Once you’ve fully processed what they said (again, it’s okay to pause and think), you can respond with something thoughtful.
Answer their questions. Once they start asking you questions, it’s time to give them more information about yourself and your company. This is also when you can give them your small business’s marketing message. Be careful not to speak for too long, though, it’s never a good idea to entirely dominate the conversation.
At this point, you’ll probably have been speaking for at least a few minutes and will be well on your way to building a valuable relationship. It’s still good to remember some of the basics, though, especially about listening and paying attention to what they say. Good luck with your conversations, and feel free to start one in the comments section.
If you’re interested in more articles like this, check out some others in the Effective Small Business Communication series.
Monday, 30 August 2010
Shopping "flea markets"Seoul
Flea Markets, Seoul
Flea markets have become increasingly popular in Korea in recent years. Following are some you may want to check out - either to sell, to buy or to just browse and people watch.
Daehangno Philippine Market is a meeting place for Filipinos looking to sell or buy groceries, food, magazines, CD's etc. from the Philippines and also attracts other Expat and Korean shoppers. It is held every Sunday, from 12:00 to 18:00. Directions: Take subway line 4 to Hyehwa station (420), and go out exit 1. Walk ahead until you reach Dongseong Middle & High School on the right.
Gwanghwamun Flea Market is in the little park on the way to Gyeongbokgung Palace. It is open from 11:00 to 16:00 every Saturday. If you have anything to sell, you can register on site and pay a participation fee of 2,000 won. Directions: Go out exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station (533). Walk past the U.S. Embassy and on your right is Yulinmadang Park where the market is held.
Hongdae Free Market opens at 13:00 every Saturday from March to November and offers art plus arts/crafts from universit students. Instead of used goods, you will find a variety of items handcrafted by college-age artists. There are also portrait artists and caricaturists on hand to immortalise you, while you enjoy the impromptu music performances. Directions: Get off at Hongik Univ. Station (239) and take Exit 6, walk straight to the four-way intersection, make a left, continue until the end of the street, make a right, follow the uphill road on the right
Hwanghak-dong Flea Market is located near Dongdaemun and offers a wide variety of secondhand products, especially electronics.
N Generation Flea Market is located in Hun-ryen-won Park, 5-ga Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul, near the National Medical Center, and targets young people. (no website found)
Seocho Flea Market is located at the Seocho District Office plaza in front of Yangjae Station (342) Go out exit 8 and turn left. It is one of Korea's largest flea markets and carries clothing, shoes, electronic and much more - almost everything except food. The site is opened for all sellers on a first-come first-served basis from 8 a.m. every Saturday and for buyer from 9:30 to 15:30. A lot of vendors start closing up at around 14:00.
Seoul Folk Flea Market is located not too far from Cheonggyecheon (Stream). To get there go out exit 9 of Sinseol-dong Subway Station (line 1/2, stop 126) and walk straight for about 100 metres. The market is open 7 days a week from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is closed on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
Yongsan Flea Market is held at the arcade between Seonun Sangga and Najin Sangga near Yongsan Subway Station (136) from 11:00 to 19:00 every weekend (note: closed the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month). the market offers computer supplies like mouses, keyboards, mouse pads, monitors, sound cards, and even computers at more favorable prices than in retail cetners. Although most are either used or carried-over, it is possible to find new products as well. Directions: ①Take subway line 1 to Yongsan Station, and go out exit 3. → ②Turn right and walk ahead. → ③At the end of the dead-end building, take a right. → ④ Walk ahead and turn at the first left. → ⑤The passageway is connected to the 2nd floor of Yongsan Electronics Market. → ⑥From the 2nd floor, go to the first floor using the stairs outside. → ⑦Once outside, walk up the road to the left-hand side. → ⑧Cross the road and walk ahead along the road. → ⑨When you see an overhead bridge, turn right when you get to a building on the right and you will see the market.
Dakgalbi
Dak Galbi is a spicy stirred-fried chicken dish that is quite appetizing with intense flavors. All ingredients are stirred fried in a large pan placed in the center of the table as this dish is more of a crowd-pleaser, ample enough for a quartet of diners to share. The chicken pieces are soft and juicy and needless to say, spicy as well. The cabbage is slightly crunchy to the bite, yet sweet, well-balancing out the spicy chicken. The mouth watering sauce covers every inch of the bite-size chicken bits and vegetables, blending everything into perfect harmony.
During preparations, when the oiled-pan gets sufficiently warm, de-boned chicken are stirred fried with sesame leaves, leeks, sweet potatoes, tuk (rice cakes), cabbage and yang nyum jangwhich is the spicy base sauce of this dish. This sauce is composed of kochujang (red chili pepper paste) seasoned with additional red chili pepper flakes, minced garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, pepper and sugar.While cooking, all ingredients are twirled and tossed for about 10-15 minutes by the waiter/waitress so no need to do it yourself. Usually, when the cabbages are cooked, it's an indication that the dish is ready to eat. And finally, an option to mix in additional noodle or rice to compliment this meal is available as well. Depending on the restaurant, its spiciness may vary from mild to hot at times and its variation in ingredients may also differ having unique end results.
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