Technique #12 Always Wear a Whatzit

Whenever you go to a gathering, wear or carry

something unusual to give people who find you the

delightful stranger across the crowded room an excuse

to approach. "Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice

your . . . what IS that?"

The next quickie technique was originated by doggedly determined politicians who don't let one partygoer escape if they

think he or she could be helpful to their campaigns. I call it the"Whoozat" technique