Succeed in New Situation Read Succeed in New Situations (hbr.org) by Keith Rollag.

https://hbr.org/2015/12/succeed-in-new-situations Answer these questions 1) In the first part of the article, the author, Keith Rollag, describes the discomfort and anxiety that many of us feel in some social situations. Which of the scenarios described in this part of the article can you relate to? Briefly explain.

2) In the Introductions section of the article, Rollag lists three reasons given by people to explain their hesitation to approach others. Which of these three reasons can you relate to? Briefly explain.

3) Have you ever felt disappointed that others do not approach you to talk in social or work situations? What do you think of the author's advice to take the initiative yourself?

4) Imagine that you are at a professional networking event in your chosen profession. What are three opening lines that you might use to introduce yourself?

5) Rollag provides some advice on remembering names. Do some research online to find another strategy for remembering people's names. Summarize it below and provide a link to the site.

6) The final page of the article discusses many reasons for people's hesitation to ask questions. Think of your experiences in college. Do you ask enough questions? Why or why not? Which of the strategies described in the article have you used?

7) What three things did you learn from this article that you will try to apply in your own life?