在社交活动中，获取关注的传统方法不一定奏效，这时，你不妨试试这些技巧。

在社交活动中握手并不总是能够获得预期的效果，但以下这些非常规的有趣方法必定会给他人留下难忘的印象。

为此，我们向FounderSociety的6位企业家提出了以下这个问题：

问题：企业家以前没有尝试过的非传统社交小窍门都有哪些？

他们的回答如下：

1. 寄送亲笔书信

在邮箱中收到手写书信是一件非常少见的事情。我发现，向那些抽时间与我会面的重要人士寄发一封手写感谢信将会给对方留下深刻的印象。——丽莎•瑟提斯，Kuli Kuli公司

2. 撰写博客贴

自我的公司开始与食品行业主导企业合作以来，我们经常[在博客贴中]列举一些参与活动的食品公司。在活动期间，我们会与创始人或营销总监交谈，交换名片，并通过邮件进行后续联络。我会在帖子中称赞他们的公司，这样有助于为自身公司的宣传营造积极融洽的氛围。——艾瑞尔•萨尔坦，Food Guru公司

3. 在日常活动地点建立互动

在参加交流活动时，那些带有明确目的的与会人士多少会让你感到力不从心、应接不暇。因此，我每周会尝试在咖啡店、酒店酒吧、书店等地方工作一两天的时间。这样，我更有可能在放松的状态下与其他人会面，相互学习和帮助，进行更加真诚的交谈，同时完成自己的工作。——杰西卡•贝克，Aligned Signs公司

4. 力求成为朋友

我看到很多企业家将交流会看作是某种目的性很强的活动，但却也不尽然。尤其是对于那些有价值的业务关系，我们完全有理由把它当作朋友关系来对待。向那些人发送一篇他们感兴趣的文章，在他们取得重大成就或周年庆的时候向他们表示祝贺——也就是建立一种超越传统合作伙伴的关系。——史蒂文•布查沃尔德，The E2 Visa Lawyer公司

5. 赠送生日礼物

我所遵从的一个最高明的非传统诀窍便是赠送生日礼物。当我遇到一个我愿意与其保持联系的新面孔时，我通常会询问他的生日。然后我会寄送生日礼物，这样他们便能记住我。——阿吉莫尔•萨利姆，Suprex Learning公司

6. 展示真我风采

当你尝试通过有效的方式来打造你自己的圈子时，你会希望别人能够了解真实的自己。直截了当，并为自己举办一场聚会。保持专业性，不要在邀请中隐藏自己的目的。邀请你的目标对象（和嘉宾），支付酒水钱，一定要主动站出来并发言。——恰克•佩提德，RainmakeMe公司

FounderSociety是一个仅凭邀请才能加入的组织，由雄心勃勃的初创企业创始人和企业家组成。（财富中文网）

译者：冯丰

审稿：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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