在社交活動中，獲取關注的傳統方法不一定奏效，這時，你不妨試試這些技巧。

在社交活動中握手并不總是能夠獲得預期的效果，但以下這些非常規的有趣方法必定會給他人留下難忘的印象。

為此，我們向FounderSociety的6位企業家提出了以下這個問題：

問題：企業家以前沒有嘗試過的非傳統社交小竅門都有哪些？

他們的回答如下：

1. 寄送親筆書信

在郵箱中收到手寫書信是一件非常少見的事情。我發現，向那些抽時間與我會面的重要人士寄發一封手寫感謝信將會給對方留下深刻的印象。——麗莎?瑟提斯，Kuli Kuli公司

2. 撰寫博客貼

自我的公司開始與食品行業主導企業合作以來，我們經常[在博客貼中]列舉一些參與活動的食品公司。在活動期間，我們會與創始人或營銷總監交談，交換名片，并通過郵件進行后續聯絡。我會在帖子中稱贊他們的公司，這樣有助于為自身公司的宣傳營造積極融洽的氛圍。——艾瑞爾?薩爾坦，Food Guru公司

3. 在日常活動地點建立互動

在參加交流活動時，那些帶有明確目的的與會人士多少會讓你感到力不從心、應接不暇。因此，我每周會嘗試在咖啡店、酒店酒吧、書店等地方工作一兩天的時間。這樣，我更有可能在放松的狀態下與其他人會面，相互學習和幫助，進行更加真誠的交談，同時完成自己的工作。——杰西卡?貝克，Aligned Signs公司

4. 力求成為朋友

我看到很多企業家將交流會看作是某種目的性很強的活動，但卻也不盡然。尤其是對于那些有價值的業務關系，我們完全有理由把它當作朋友關系來對待。向那些人發送一篇他們感興趣的文章，在他們取得重大成就或周年慶的時候向他們表示祝賀——也就是建立一種超越傳統合作伙伴的關系。——史蒂文?布查沃爾德，The E2 Visa Lawyer公司

5. 贈送生日禮物

我所遵從的一個最高明的非傳統訣竅便是贈送生日禮物。當我遇到一個我愿意與其保持聯系的新面孔時，我通常會詢問他的生日。然后我會寄送生日禮物，這樣他們便能記住我。——阿吉莫爾?薩利姆，Suprex Learning公司

6. 展示真我風采

當你嘗試通過有效的方式來打造你自己的圈子時，你會希望別人能夠了解真實的自己。直截了當，并為自己舉辦一場聚會。保持專業性，不要在邀請中隱藏自己的目的。邀請你的目標對象（和嘉賓），支付酒水錢，一定要主動站出來并發言。——恰克?佩提德，RainmakeMe公司

FounderSociety是一個僅憑邀請才能加入的組織，由雄心勃勃的初創企業創始人和企業家組成。（財富中文網）

譯者：馮豐

審稿：詹妮

Shaking hands at a networking event doesn’t always give you the outcome you’re after. But doing something fun and out of the box is guaranteed to make a lasting impression.

That’s why we asked six entrepreneurs from FounderSociety the following question:

Q. What’s an unconventional networking tip entrepreneurs haven’t already tried before?

Below is their answer:

1. Send a Handwritten Note

It’s so rare to receive a handwritten letter in the mail. I’ve found it makes a huge impact to send a thank-you note to important people who have taken the time to meet with me. —Lisa Curtis, Kuli Kuli

2. Write a Blog Post

Since my company works with predominantly food companies, we often feature [in a blog post] a handful of food companies from the attended event. While at the event, we interview the founder or director of marketing, exchange business cards, and follow up with an email. By making their company look good in the post, it builds positive rapport for when you pitch for business. Ariel Sultan, Food Guru

3. Create Interactions in Everyday Places

Going to a networking event is sometimes a bit overwhelming and overflowing with people who have an objective for the evening. So, I try to work out of a coffee shop, hotel bar, bookstore, etc. for a day or two a week. This way, I’m more likely to meet individuals in a relaxed mindset where we can learn and help one another, have a more genuine conversation, and get work done at the same time! —Jessica Baker, Aligned Signs

4. Aim to Be Friends

I see a lot of entrepreneurs approach networking as some sort of objective-based thing. But it doesn’t need to be. There’s no reason you can’t treat especially valuable business relationships as friendships. Send people an article you know they’ll be interested in, congratulate them on a milestone or anniversary—pursue something beyond a by-the-the-books partnership.—Steven Buchwald, The E2 Visa Lawyer

5. Send a Birthday Gift

One of the top unconventional tips I abide by is sending birthday gifts. When I meet a new person who I’d like to remain in contact with, I typically ask them when their birthday is. Then I send them a gift so they’ll keep me in mind.—Ajmal Saleem, Suprex Learning

6. Show Your True Colors

When you attempt to build your network in a meaningful way, you want people to see you for who you really are. Cut to the chase and throw a party for yourself. Be professional; don’t hide your objective in invitations. Invite your targets (and seat fillers), pay for drinks, and make it a point to get up and give a speech. Chuck Pettid, RainmakeMe

FounderSociety is an invitation-only organization comprised of ambitious startup founders and business owners.

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