Connecting the Dots: the Chicken and the Smile
Relationships. They start with a one-on-one connection (and that connection does not need to be a first time connection). But, no doubt, the connection can be tough. But if you get it right, you get it right.
How?
Everyone is human; therefore, most people desire a human connection. The question is “how?” That is where the chicken and the smile theory comes in.
The Chicken.
Throughout my world travels, I often find myself in remote villages. In these villages, the common creature (other than the human), is the chicken. Chickens have their universal language; the cluck. The only language I can speak is in these villages is “chicken.” Cluck. Cluck. So in order to connect, I act like a chicken and cluck…not to connect with the chickens, but with the villagers. They love it. They smile and gather around. I have connected.
So, the point is, there is a way to connect. You just need to find that means of connecting (and it may be a bit risky- but worth the try!). It could be with a topic: sports, news, family. Or something you may have in common. Or it could be some sort of gesture.
The Smile.
The smile is my favourite gesture. It is the universal means of communication and connecting. It is amazing what happens when you smile.
Relationships start with a connect. Keep in mind that everyone differs in the way they connect, so you may need to be sensitive. And if one thing doesn’t work, try a smiling, to connect the dots, to start your relationships. It rarely fails.
Trip Allen, Team Egyii, Singapore
