Comments on The Milk Bar: Have I lost the art of mingling?

I'm more determined than ever to improve my ice br...

2007-09-09T20:27:00.000+10:00

I'm more determined than ever to improve my ice breaker mingling skills. Once I get IN the conversation I'm fine....its just the start of things.

I think I need to develop a little trivia fountain myself :)

Amanda,
It's hard for me to imagine that a wom...

2007-09-09T09:01:00.000+10:00

Amanda,
It's hard for me to imagine that a woman that shares as easily as you do in writing would have trouble in person. It is always a little awkward in groups where you don't know anybody--but you do have something in common.
I love Bilbo's comment about the fountain of useless trivia. I think we must be long lost brothers from different parents. (I know my parents are different!)

I tend to be a little shy in new groups, but it al...

2007-09-09T06:34:00.000+10:00

I tend to be a little shy in new groups, but it always helps if you have something in common with the others (which you do with the breastfeeding group). Because I read so much, I'm a fountain of useless trivia which is handy for breaking the ice and starting conversations with small talk. I don't think you'll have a lasting problem...don't worry about it.

I must admit, I've never been too good at mingling...

2007-09-09T01:56:00.000+10:00

I must admit, I've never been too good at mingling.

dont worry it must be just this specific meeting. ...

2007-09-09T00:13:00.000+10:00