The Portable Pocket People Meeter: 50 Ways to Meet, Greet, and Communicate (Paperback)

~ Gina Maria Jerome (Author) "To improve your social life, a friend recommends making new friends..." (more)
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Product Description

"The Portable Pocket People Meeter" is just that: a book that fits right in your pocket and is your fun-filled guide to meeting people to increase your business, widen your circle of friends, or broaden your horizons. Inside you’ll discover how to instantly connect with someone you’ve just met, remember someone’s name, and discover 50 unique ways to meet people wherever you go, whatever you do. The ideas are based on the premise that you can easily meet people when you’re involved in an activity or you’re doing something you enjoy. When you’re having fun, you relax, and it becomes easier to get know you and those around you. Also, many of the ideas give you an advantage by tipping the odds in your favor, making you the center of attention, and showing you in a strong, favorable, and attractive light.

This easy and simple approach to meeting people is laid out in four sections. The first section covers basic tips on how to establish a connection quickly and make you, and the other person, feel comfortable. It provides tips on icebreakers and how to keep the conversation going once it’s started. The other sections of the book are filled with ways you can meet people. These pages also have generous amounts of white space for you to make notes and jot down your thoughts and experiences.

"The Portable Pocket People Meeter" is ideal for sales people who are seeking new ways to make warm contacts, for MLM individuals who are looking to expand their business, or for those with love in their hearts who are seeking their soulmate. Whether you’re outgoing or shy, meeting people can be an enjoyable experience that broadens your horizons, improves your self image, and makes life more pleasurable.

Here's what people are saying about "The Portable Pocket People Meeter":

“A step-by-step guide to making wallflowers bloom.” —Kurt Liptak, News Producer

“This is the How to Win Friends and Influence People for the new millennium!” —Rosella Saltarelli, Training Manager

“An excellent roadmap to zoom you into the fast lane where you’ll meet fascinating people.” —JJ Johnston, Business & Economic Developer

About the Author

Gina Maria Jerome is a writer, speaker, trainer, and consultant. Her work has appeared in "Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work" and "Woman’s Day Magazine." She teaches courses and workshops on developing excellent written and verbal communication. She also does consulting and continues her writing career.

Product Details

• Paperback: 110 pages
• Publisher: Write Parts; 1st edition (January 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970303904
• ISBN-13: 978-0970303905
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 3.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,585,172 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book!!!, March 27, 2001

By	Kathleen Cain (Austin, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

For anyone, like me, who is a little shy, a tad introverted, a bit uncomfortable in crowd/people situations, this book is wonderful!!! It is easy to read and carry, and has concise examples to follow and practice everyday. For someone looking to refresh their communication skills, this book is also worth the purchase. Either way, it's a book definately worth keeping on your personal library shelf permanently!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to read and easier to use!, March 22, 2001

By	Rick Castellini (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

When it comes to meeting people and making a good impression, we can all use a little help.

I was looking for that kind of help, and this book fit the bill perfectly. Gina writes in a style that is not only easy to read, but fun to read. The ideas contained in this book jump out and beg you to try them. I use them for business meetings, but I think they can easily be used in personal relationships as well.

I like to get my information and learning in snippets rather than spend hours and hours looking for a usable piece of information. The "Portable Pocket People Meeter" does just that...it gave me the information I wanted in a concise format.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book for Corporate Communication and Training, March 20, 2001

By	"[e-mail]" (Grand Junction, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This book provides clear guidelines and tips on how to effectively communicate your message and put yourself and the person you're speaking with at ease. We've used this book as a training tool for interview preparation and have received outstanding feedback from participants after implementing some of the techniques discussed. Whether you're interested in improving your skills in a business or social setting, this book offers helpful material in an easy-to-read format. Nicely done!