There
is little data on Martini Behavior but I can tell you there is a lot of that going on these days. I believe that this new "Happy Hour Networking" has become a huge hit with those of us that are working hard, long hours to get the best job done and our financial budgets are much tighter than in the old days when you could take a whole office to dinner. The atmosphere is relaxed and it is easier to talk a little shop while laughing at a great joke. The caveat: it is easy to have one too many, spill your guts about yourself and your work, or gossip, act a bit loose or promiscuous.... you can see where I am going with this thought.
is little data on Martini Behavior but I can tell you there is a lot of that going on these days. I believe that this new "Happy Hour Networking" has become a huge hit with those of us that are working hard, long hours to get the best job done and our financial budgets are much tighter than in the old days when you could take a whole office to dinner. The atmosphere is relaxed and it is easier to talk a little shop while laughing at a great joke. The caveat: it is easy to have one too many, spill your guts about yourself and your work, or gossip, act a bit loose or promiscuous.... you can see where I am going with this thought.
Happy Hour / Sales person's guide to HH Networking.
1. Only have two (tops) drinks
2. Always eat
3. Loose Lips sink Ships
4. Keep it all about them
5. Make sure you get your three questions answered
a. Where do you send most of your business
b. What do they do that keeps you sending your biz there?
c. Will you give us a try - just one deal will win them over!
Simple questions. A wealth of information.
Note: it is important that everyone is clear that this is a fun/working event - not a date:)
