Detect when a self-introduction violates host mindset by centering your agenda too early.
A self-introduction can quietly become a pitch. Find the part of Lina's demo-night interaction that is most likely to collapse rapport before a useful weak-tie thread can form. Phone pitch deck held up during first minute Correct. The pitch deck signals she has shifted from entry to selling before rapport or relevance exists. Founder glancing toward the door This is an important cue, but it is the consequence. The risky behavior is the self-centered pitch that caused the exit gaze. Nearby attendees in balanced conversation That is the comparison point, not the issue. Balanced conversation lets each person participate. Speaker's…
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