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writes: I'm going to a luncheon tomorrow with colleagues and clients of my husband's. They are all very intelligent and I am nervous about attending. I want to make my husband proud and not embarass him or not be intelligent enough in their company. I am funny and have a good personality. I usually win people over easily. And I am smart but no genius. Any advice for me? I'm pretty nervous. What if they have conversations I can't keep up to because I'm not as smart? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 March 2018): Thanks everyone! It's the OP.
The lunch went SO well! My husband told me right away everybody really liked me. They broke open the scotch right away with me; hubby told me it took 2 years to break open the scotch with him!! Lol I asked questions and was a good listener. :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 March 2018): First and most importantly, good on you that you feel this way. You still want to support him, and hopefully he realises that. It's fine to be a little nervous.
Have a chat with your husband, tell him you're a little nervous. I'm sure he'll assure you that you'll be ok, but if he knows, he'll be thinking of you too.
The night itself- don't drink too much or too quick. Nerves make you want to drink more- that's a recipe for disaster! Be yourself. If you are the intersting person you say are, you'll be fine. And intelligence isn't just being able to talk about clever stuff. Sometimes just asking questions and keeping a conversation going is al the intelligence you need.
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reader, Aunty Susie  +, writes (23 March 2018):
 First thing to remember is you're going to lunch, not a job interview. You are going there to socialise, so it should be an enjoyable occasion. Ask questions - people generally love to talk about themselves, so this then takes the focus of you. If you are perceived as a good listener, people will think you're great. Smile, be yourself, and enjoy.
Take care xx
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reader, Honeypie  +, writes (22 March 2018):
 Stick to topics you know well. don't know about the topic the other person talks about, then BE a good listener.
You don't all of a sudden have to be a fount of knowledge. Be your charming polite self and you will do fine!
Avoid, religion, politics and money.
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