Social Upward by Patrick King Publisher: Science and Technology Literature Publishing House

Introduction · · · · · ·
Great people are good at upward socializing, because they know that if a person wants to make progress, he must communicate with people who are more powerful than himself. So, how do you get to know these people who are more powerful than yourself?

First of all, get yourself into a social state both mentally and physically in advance, and prepare a "conversation resume" and "backup stories" to help you start calmly and become witty and charming.

Secondly, look for similarities with outstanding people, such as common interests and topics, which can make the other party open up quickly and get closer. When answering the other party's questions, don't just say one or two words, learn to express it with a story, which can make the other party feel more involved. You can also guide the other party to join your conversation by asking some questions that the other party cannot refuse.

Finally, it feels good to help others, but you also need to learn to say "no" to protect your own time and territory. If a conflict has to occur, separate the emotional issues from the situational issues. This will help us have a mature conversation.

About the Author
[US] Patrick King

Best-selling author, including "Introvert survival", "Magnetic", and "Chatter".

He is a social interaction coach in San Francisco, California, and his articles have been published in mainstream media such as Forbes Magazine, Huffington Post, Business Insider, and NBC.

His teaching method is unique and he has a deep understanding of how people get along with each other. His works frequently appear on the sales charts and are deeply loved by readers.