http://www.alignitadvisors.com/blog/2007/03/true-networking.html
Thursday, March 15, 2007
True Networking
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This investment will take several Face-to-Face or telephonic discussions and e-mail doesn’t make it.
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Not sure I agree with that.
It is possible to establish a relationship, a rapport, and trust with people that one never meets. Never “talks” too. Or, meets.
I’m no expert, but I think you can do it.
I’ve been “in”, “out”, and in between. I’ve done f2f networking from all three statuses. I’ve done “networking” in person, on the phone, even by fax, by email, and by im. It’s about creating a relationship. My objective is to learn enough about the person to serve them well. In doing that, they give me more in return than I think I gave them.
As a “recovering introvert”, I think that my e-efforts have born far more benefits than my “off line” ones.
And, on my blog, I take comments. That’s not available on the the blog where this observation was made. It’s all about getting a conversation going. imho.
Of course, I welcome your comments. (Be gentle; remember I’m ISTJ!)
Reinke Faces Life 
I think you are probably right that it is possible to build e-lationships with F2F. I’ve got many friends I have never met except through blogs and emails.
but…
The E in me (I’m an ENTJ, shading toward ENFJ) really enjoys phone conversations and lives for a cup of coffee with a new friend.
so…
I think I’ll try to do both virtual and F2F as much as I can.
Kent
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