tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-761992574559054222.post8491420450014594113..comments2008-05-02T08:02:09.148-07:00John Johansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06265907629064329594noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-761992574559054222.post-67949279923906717422008-05-02T08:02:00.000-07:002008-05-02T08:02:00.000-07:00This is Zach from <A HREF="http://www.prompt-communications.com/blog" REL="nofollow">Prompt Communications</A>, or on twitter at <A HREF="http://twitter.com/znh" REL="nofollow">znh</A> and I wanted to say that I agree.<BR/><BR/>I think far too often in networking events people just rely on name tags to do their introductions, but as you pointed out with the Twitter connection, there are many ways we all know each other that your actual intro is more important than ever.<BR/><BR/>I guess it all goes with how well you brand yourself- but when asking a question, or just meeting new people at an event- be ready to provide more than just a name.Zachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002639977555743973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-761992574559054222.post-59337831338296556632008-05-02T06:53:00.000-07:002008-05-02T06:53:00.000-07:00A good point indeed. And you always ask good questions. <BR/><BR/>Those that don't ask such good questions hedge their bets by not revealing who they are or who they work for. ;)<BR/><BR/>So, your suggestion has another benefit, encouraging better questions.Jim Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03300711437186383697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-761992574559054222.post-58561571693706636902008-05-02T06:44:00.000-07:002008-05-02T06:44:00.000-07:00Oh, absolutely! It kills me when people approach the mike during Q&A and either don't identify themselves at all, or say, "Hey, I'm *mumble* from *mumble*, and my question is..."<BR/><BR/>Take a deep breath, identify yourself, and then ask a smart question. The presenters AND the audience will perk up their ears.Tim Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03081770448216226755noreply@blogger.com