How do i break the ice?
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This document provides tips for using the TinyVox app on iOS to break the ice and make new connections. It suggests sending a voice message to someone you'd like to know, such as a celebrity, friend, or new acquaintance, to spark a conversation in a memorable way. The guide explains how to record and send a voice message using TinyVox, addressing the person by name to pique their interest. It emphasizes finding something interesting to say about the person or a topic they care about. The goal is to use the human element of voice to initiate contact in a unique way and potentially form a new relationship.
How do i break the ice?
- 1. HOW DO I BREAK THE ICE? A GUIDE TO USING TINYVOX ON IOS TO MAKE MEANINGFUL NEW CONNECTIONS FAST
- 2. THERE’S SOMEONE YOU’D LIKE TO KNOW • you need some way of getting in touch with them • they might be a celebrity or journalist on twitter… • …a person you met a while ago that you want to meet again • …or an OLD FRIEND you haven’t seen in a few years in person • …or someone you meet in person in the present • this happens spontaneously, without forethought • you’re INSPIRED to get in touch with them again • or you want to befriend a person you just met • we always forget amazing ideas we have • ideas are valuable and memorable • send them an IDEA in your OWN VOICE to break the ice.
- 3. WHAT IS BREAKING THE ICE? • Someone is on twitter all the time and you’d like to say something to them but you don’t know them personally • You think someone could help you, and you’d like to ask • Opening up the option for a further, deeper bond with someone you meet casually and would like to know better • Giving both you and the person you’d like to know the option of communicating at a later time (getting the “digits”) • Sparking a conversation with several followups on twitter • Posting a “nice meeting you!” voicemail on their Facebook Get their twitter, email, phone #, or be Facebook friends. Key.
- 4. HAVE TINYVOX ON YOUR HOME SCREEN READY TO GO • You can either make a voice message for them… • …or tape their idea (ask permission first of course!!!)
- 5. FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU CAN SAY THAT’D INTEREST THEM • If it’s their idea, of course this doesn’t apply. • Have something to SAY. Maybe you need their HELP. • Read their twitter feed and profile and find a topic. • Did they just write about something? Got a question to ask? • If you’re with them live, ask them cool questions • You might meet someone with a cool project – tell them you can help them tell their story and tweet it out for them to RT • Find a way to THANK them (hat tip to @garyvee)
- 6. OPEN TINYVOX AND TAPE !!! • It’s like you’re leaving a voicemail – but over Twitter! • They might not open an email but they often read tweets • If you’re meeting them in person, ask their permission • Ask them great questions like you’re interviewing them • If they’ve got a project, they can RT the audio you tweet out (podcasting) • If you’re tweeting to them, enter their @username in the TAPE LABEL like pictured.
- 7. PAUSE AND TYPE TEXT • Need a break? Pause. • Want to type while they hold forth? Hit the “Type text” button and you can type up their ideas while they talk as a summary.
- 8. IN PERSON? ASK THEM TO ADD THEMSELVES TO YOUR CONTACTS • Open your Contacts app • Add a New Contact • Ask them to fill it out themselves – it’s faster
- 9. IF THAT’S TOO MUCH, JUST EMAIL IT TO THEM • Touch Share or the Play / Share button • Touch the Email icon & pick “Email A Friend” • Enter their email (they can type it in)
- 10. HOW DOES THIS BREAK THE ICE IN A UNIQUE WAY? • Your voice communicates the real you • It’s surprising and memorable to hear someone talk to you • It’s easier than carefully composing an email • Spoken words say more and can state things uniquely • They probably will be intrigued and maybe even talk back • If you get no reply, it’s not like you bothered them that much • Follow up by friending them on Facebook with their email • Keep in touch regularly – especially if you “got the digits” ;)