on sunday i am going to a republican picnic. i need advice on being more social.?

Question

ok i have an internship with a republican running for one of the state rep seats. no i am a shy quiet and very anti social. so heres what i need advice on, how do i bemore social and how do i get conferdable with talking to people i dont know. i dont want to be there and just stand alone like an inot. i want to go talk and besocial, so that i can have a better chance for when i try and run for an office.

Answer 1

Try not to talk about politics (realy difficult, I understand) and brush up on current event sso you can have some intelligent conversations.

Answer 2

Read the paper for a few days before you go to have a list of international and local subjects to talk about. To break the ice, you can compliment someone which will put them at ease with you ( try a tie, or a pair of glasses they are wearing, or even the way they arranged food on the plate - i like the plate one because foodies will go into a whole dialogue where I dont' have to say anything and non-foodies will ask what i mean, then I just say it looks so colorful and appetizing. Then I say that person must visit fine restaurants or have a hidden talent for presentation...then that gets the person talking about something they really do have a talent with.)

Bring a pocketfull of balloons for little kids. Parents will appreciate you taking time to talk to little ones stick to people under 8 yrs old. Maybe you can even organize a toddler game of tag. Or play with infants and do ridiculous things - like pretend to drink milk out a rattle, or try to play the flute with their teddy bear. Kindergarden age kids like it when you use the wrong word and they can correct you FOR EXAMPLE "Today is icy!" When today is actually sunny.. they will correct you and laugh like a hyena. Or "This game makes me burp!" When you mean, this makes me happy, OR "This food is sparkly!" When you mean, this food is yummy. You get the idea.

Answer 3

In the line of work I do I have to be very social. and that is sooo not me. So I took a Speeking class and a acting class. just small ones. And so now I sometimes just tell my self I am Acting and I have to do it!!! So I will make small notes even on a note card that will fit in your pocket. If you find your self with no conversation for more than 5 min. Go to the restroom and read over them. You have an awsome oppritunity. Keep your hand out and tell them your name were they will remember it. Dont talk about the weather. Talk about Curent events. Dont worry if you have to rememerize 3 diffrent stories off the internet that morning.Dont worrie about talking over ppls head. If they cant keep up they will think you are smart and respect that.

You can start by saying for exampil:
"Hellow(not Hi) John Smith." Pause and when he says his name repeat it and then think it so you will remember it!
" Me and Martin were just discussing the Bridge bombing in the Lebanon pipeline. Man that is something." And It is nice to have a backup MAN ! aka : martin
Try not to tell the same story or use the same line more then 2 times. Get them talking and let them go. LISTEN to what they say and be ready to respond. Hold eye contact and nod and say "oh YES" I aggree" That is intresting" these are frazes that will keep them wanting to talk to you.
Pay attintion around you also. If they look like they need to be talking to someones eles or its fixin to rap up. BE there first.
"Well Mr. Johnson it was wonderful talking with you, Now if you will excuse me I need to run and call my wife or mother or what ever, I told her I would around this time." Compation,NEVER make them feel sorry for you. Be proud of what ever you tell someone. No one will ever ask about you and care if you've had a bad week or your granny is sick. they just wont listen or talk to you again.
PPL like happy proud ppl that are willing to be upfrount and hardcore!

If thats not you like is just not me...Then play the part

Answer 4

This is no easy task. Remember, the people you'll be with are not well educated, and they tend to break into biblical references and WMD references whenever you say anything. They are mostly self centered, and will be difficult to understand, as they make up words that sort of say what they thought you wanted to hear.

To be social with these people, it's important to keep a large handful of cash, and plan on "tipping" everyone for the priviledge of talking to them. Also, when they refer to TP, remember, they're talking about The Party, not toilet paper, although the terms are interchangeable.

I pity you. What a horrid task you've taken on. Fortunately, the tide is turning, and you and your candidate will be able to part ways for at least 4 years (and hopefully 8) after November.

Answer 5

"Feel the fear and go with it" I don't know who i'm quoting....but anywho....Just jump in where you see a spot for you to join a convo.
Get over yourself. You'll be fine. What's the worst that will happen?? I'm sure nobodies gonna point at you and call you an idiot!! Just be yourself but try to smile and talk more. You'll be suprised how many people feel the way you do, they just hide it better. I've always been introverted and shy, then I became a waitress and I was forced to bul1shit with people......being a politician is the same amount of a$skissing. You just gotta do it.

Answer 6

Hi, Firstly remember they are people too. Not any better, just more versed. Now, all people like to be listened to. If you know where someone stands on a subject you can ask questions. If you have an opinion state it. Remember to agree only if you really feel you do. Yes men are not worth their time. To break the ice let the person know who you intern for. They may have something to say to that.

Answer 7

Find out what they like and read up on it. This is going to sound like generalizing but it seems to be true. The majority of Republicans are older white males with money and really believe in God. Read up on the Wall Street Journal and the New York Post (not Times, that paper is very democrat). Look into sports, especially golf or religion but limit your talking on the subject of specifics in religion (don't try to claim a specific form of Christianity like Catholic or Protestant and so on). Read up especially on taxes, and how lowering them can help the economy. And usually attacking the violence of video games or "young people sports" (like BMX biking or skateboarding) is a helpful idea.

Other than that be yourself, nothing ticks off more people on either side of the line than disingenuity. But show you are capable of it if at all possible, it shows you have what it takes to be in the political arena. Basically I'm saying show you can be fake without it looking fake.

Answer 8

Could you go up to someone, extend your hand and say, "Hi! I'm so and so. I am interning in Joe Smoe's office." They will probably shake your hand and tell you who they are and why they are there and you will then have some info to ask a question. It's easy and it isn't putting yourself out to much before you have some information on people. Also, when you do this, pretend that you aren't shy or nervous. That's often what I do in the beginning and before I realize it, I'm not shy and nervous anymore. Good luck!

Answer 9

GO DEMOCRATIC. They are socially accepted. Why would you want to be affiliated with the republicans anyway.

Good topic would be bring the troops home. Maybe if those who are holding seats in our government would send their children, grand children etc to IRAQ, they could send my boys home. That would be my topic of discussion in a republican picnic..

Answer 10

Just be yourself, Republicans appreciate a normal honest hard working person who may or may not know it all.its those damn Democrats that try to paint a different picture of themselves and change people like you into them, talk about sports, curent events, all the regular stuff you and your friends discuss now, have fun