tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19066927.post115386702630598290..comments2023-10-31T08:21:01.666-04:00Comments on Debby Peters, Networking Guru, Speaker Trainer Author: Inviting MindsetDebbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14144469687599598038noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19066927.post-1153928818954134942006-07-26T11:46:00.000-04:002006-07-26T11:46:00.000-04:00All the hard work was already accomplished...follo...All the hard work was already accomplished...follow through is extreemly important. Even if the two had nothing in common, personal or business - as networkers we all should know they may very well know someone who could use your service. Always go above and beyond - Givers gain!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19066927.post-1153920093732403992006-07-26T09:21:00.000-04:002006-07-26T09:21:00.000-04:00I agree with Debby. When you have invited a guest...I agree with Debby. When you have invited a guest to an event, as the host you should be prepared to pay for your guest and to be on time. In fact, I like to arrive slightly earlier than my guest so I can take care of paying and to get settled so I am ready to play host to my guest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19066927.post-1153919335225658062006-07-26T09:08:00.000-04:002006-07-26T09:08:00.000-04:00If you invite a guest to a networking event, your ...If you invite a guest to a networking event, your job is NOT done. You are responsible for arriving early to meet them, especially if you don't know them. And paying any fees associated with the event on their behalf should be the 11th Commandment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19066927.post-1153917169493777762006-07-26T08:32:00.000-04:002006-07-26T08:32:00.000-04:00Inviting a guest to a networking event and paying ...Inviting a guest to a networking event and paying for that guest is an ideal rule of thumb to follow. However, like any rule I think, sometimes you need to bend to do what makes sense for the particular situation. <BR/><BR/>If the scenario you described involves a man and a woman who did not know each other very well or at all -- then maybe the woman would not feel comfortable having the man pay for her -- or vice versa. <BR/><BR/>Another example, when you have built a strong business relationship with someone, it may not matter who invites whom to what; you may have an understanding that you will go dutch to keep things simple or you may pay for that person -- even if they did the inviting -- just as another way of saying thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19066927.post-1153912173975957502006-07-26T07:09:00.000-04:002006-07-26T07:09:00.000-04:00Inviting guests to a networking event is a great w...Inviting guests to a networking event is a great way to help someone, but then the good deed is wiped out when the supposed host fails to act like one. I can't imagine the example cited was a member of the C.N. community, but if so, it's time for a refresher course.Sandy of Sandy's Stuff for Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03576595722041109869noreply@blogger.com