Thread: New Job

How about a lil tequila? It will loosen you up. LOL

I use to sell undercover wear lingere. Made a ton of cash. I always made a fool of myself, but that was half the fun. I use to do mock shows at home (at least the dog was the only one laughing at me. But I eventually got my routine sort of down pat. What really helped was getting to know all of my products. Also you don't want to get your routine sounding to practice, home parties are all about the fun and relaxed atmosphere. I guess you know your having a good time when you sell a thong to your grandmother.

Originally Posted by usascs

I guess you know your having a good time when you sell a thong to your grandmother.

Hahahahahaha! It's actually a scary thought...LOL

Just be honest and let everyone know that you are new to this..and a little nervous. You'll be surprised at how great and helpful everyone is. And just remember to laugh at yourself instead of being self-conscious. We all mess things up once in awhile and that just makes us human. Maybe start out the night with a getting to know each other game..make it something funny. Like have everyone pick 3 letters out of a bag and they have to describe themselves with words starting with those 3 letters. Once everyone starts laughing, the ice will be broken and everyone will be much more comfortable! Just have fun with it! Good luck!

I know how hard it is to step out of your comfort zone, but the more often you do it..the better you will get.

I just started teaching these courses that last six weeks at a time and I am doing it for the third time right now. One of my classes was tonight and we had a blast. It is a completely different class now that I know what I am doing. The first class I taught though I got my Mom to come and help me, so when I was flailing and not knowing exactly what I was doing or what came next..she would come in and relieve me. She would just start talking about something random or (sometimes) something pertinent to the class and the pressure would be off of me for awhile. At a party like situation that might be pretty easy to do. Have a partner and when you get nervous that partner knows to jump in and save you.

Don't worry, it will get easier with time!

yes it will get easier each time - been there done that. I was always shy, then I got a job after college talking to parents and recruiting parents as volunteers for a kids org. would have a kickoff meeting in the schools. first meeting I watched my boss get on stage with a microphone and do his speal and show (he was charming and great looking and made lots of promises that I later found could not be always backed up and signed them up) ..oh my, I thought, I will never be able to do that. I read the books, and practiced - two days later the next meeting was mine. thank goodness, no mike and no stage. The style I developed was more casual, introduce myself, talk about org., what it means to kids, open up for questions, be real, be positive. I was on such a high after these meetings. I believed in the org. Personally, I think my style was much better in the end - I was open and honest and one of them, on their level. As I did more and more, I lost the nervousness, First meeting I kept twisting an earring as I talked, lots of ums, and ahs, questions I could not answer ( I'll get back to you**, but no one minded...my biggest problem after covering several cities, was people remembered me, but I couldnt remember most of them - very bad with names...