Engaged
Be very engaged in conversations
The way you put your energy and soul into thinking things
Will changed your perspective and yourself to the outside world
Like how you talk to subcon
You gotta be mentally prepared
Very very prepared even your face has to be smiley all day else your PM will think you’re angry
It’s a mindset
At every moment - even your face will show
Even when subcon say sorry - say it’s okay you’re here! Don’t think emotionally
Small talk is important
But don’t say things for yourself
The purpose of small talk is to create a platform such that people feel comfortable to speak their minds
Cos people will not open up if they don’t see someone initiating the talk
Especially Asians
Instead of awkward silences
Go -
OK so we’ve concluded the meeting, I think it’s a bit late so why not we wrap out the things and talk about it next week, I know we wanted to talk about this bla bla
Gotta say something that is align with others thoughts but NOT TOO EXPECTED
Say critical (with substance) but with care choice of words