People who say that they don't know very many people usually have not given the matter serious thought. Population experts suggest that the average adult has a social circle that includes 290 people. Many of these people you don't think about right off the top of your head because people socialize based on function.
Therefore, when people think about people they know based on social function, i.e., who do I know at church, it is easier to remember who they know. Moreover, I suggest that people who are interested in any networking should take a blank piece of paper and draw circles representing their social engagement. In each circle write down the names of the people you know. It's okay if people belong to more than one group. Usually this is an indication that the person is a close friend, acquaintance of the family, or significant other.
In conclusion, when you come up with you list, contact those who you feel would have an affinity for networking or shopping online. Then take it one step further and ask them to recommend 10 people they know that fits the same mold. Certainly the average person will be able to get more than 290 valid contacts.
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People who say that they don't know very many people usually have not given the matter serious thought. Population experts suggest that the average adult has a social circle that includes 290 people. Many of these people you don't think about right off the top of your head because people socialize based on function.
Therefore, when people think about people they know based on social function, i.e., who do I know at church, it is easier to remember who they know. Moreover, I suggest ...more
