Sometimes people get the idea that social networking websites are great places to rant and rave about anything and everything that gets them excited. A more subtle approach is to ask questions instead. You will find that when you make inquiries, you will likely get a powerful response. There are all kinds of questions you can ask.
1. Ask for advice.
It is best not to make the question directly related to selling, but you could involve your business in some way. For example, you could ask the question, “Should I have a New Year’s Eve party at my office?” A question like this is encourages people to give their opinion, which most people like to do anyway. It prompts them to share facts about themselves or their past experiences. This is a real opportunity to get to know your Friends better, and maybe learn something about their habits as consumers.
2. Ask an intellectual question.
When you ask someone their interpretation of a book, play or even a movie, they get the opportunity to show how intelligent they are. Believe me; they will love you for it. Remember to treat all their intellectual musings with respect, giving them more good feelings about themselves, and consequently, about you.
3. Ask a technical question.
If you are having problems understanding something technologically challenging, do not hesitate to ask people on your social networking site for bits of instruction. Not only will you have a chance to learn something important to you, but you will also have a chance to improve a relationship with someone who may prove to be a valuable asset in the future. Remember, though, that not everyone that purports to be an expert on technology really knows what he is doing. The best solution is to hear the instructions, consider their validity, possibly do some more research, and try them out for yourself. You can tell a Friend that you learned something to go along with his advice, but never tell him that his advice was worthless.
4. Ask a silly question.
People like to hear from you when you ask interesting, humorous little questions to brighten their day. You will often see a string of responses coming from one small question if people find it funny enough. It makes them laugh and enjoy the day a little bit more. Take every opportunity to improve the lives of your Friends.
You can learn about your Friends, learn from your Friends, gain a loyal following, and enhance your persona on the social networking sites you use. It all starts will a simple idea. Master the art of the question and you will bring people to your virtual door.
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