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Pinging All the Time
Eighty percent of relationships is just
staying in touch. “Pinging” is a quick, casual greeting that can be done in many
creative ways. Once you develop your own style, you’ll find it easier to stay in
touch with more people and in less time than you ever imagined.
Before there is substantive recognition,
people you’ve just met need to encounter your name in at least three modes of
communication: e-mail, phone call and face to face.
As far as content is concerned, there is
the “ I just called to say I care” ping that is used for closer contacts. Let
them know it’s been too long since you’ve spoken.
For people important to your career or
business, favor the “value added” ping. Perhaps you want to recognize that
someone has been promoted, or that the company had a good quarter. Send
relevant articles, short notes of advice, or other small tokens that convey that
you are thinking of them and eager to help.
Avoid pinging at holiday time when
everyone is overwhelmed with mail. But do recognize people’s birthday.
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