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During a recent trip to the Dominican Republic, I observed some interesting reactions to my new (temporary) tattoo. Well, actually…just one. The locals would look at me, laugh, nod their head and say, “Escott!!” (Apparently, “Scott” doesn’t translate into Spanish very well.) I hope to soon muster up the courage to get the REAL nametag tattoo like my buddy Steve. LET ME ASK YA THIS… What’s the best/worst tattoo…

Have you ever been to a Bad Sweater Party? It’s one of the coolest theme parties ever created. To learn exactly HOW to have your own Bad Sweater Party, read instructions here. LET ME ASK YA THIS… Why are themes effective in creating comfort at parties? * * * * Scott Ginsberg Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag www.hellomynameisscott.com

According to Ireland’s Wedding Journal, shoulders have an interesting effect on a woman’s approachability. On the other hand, the Yale Herald discusses the same principle with moustaches. And then there’s Trillian, who thinks hair color changes people’s willingness to approach her. Cool stuff man! LET ME ASK YA THIS… What has the biggest effect on your approachability? * * * * Scott Ginsberg Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag www.hellomynameisscott.com

John Leonard, the Executive Director of the ASCA (American Swimming Coaches Association) wrote a great article about questioning one’s approachability. LET ME ASK YA THIS… Do people perceive you as being approachable? * * * * Scott Ginsberg Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag www.hellomynameisscott.com

What does approachability have to do with seduction? According to Grant Day, a lot. LET ME ASK YA THIS… How do you make yourself approachable to people you’re interested in? * * * * Scott Ginsberg Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag www.hellomynameisscott.com

Even your holiday partiescontain essential elements for making an UNFORGETTABLE™ first impression. And don’t forget, the invitations make a first impression too! LET ME ASK YA THIS… Have you ever attended a holiday party that made an UNFORGETTABLE first impression? * * * * Scott Ginsberg Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag www.hellomynameisscott.com

THE QUESTION “How would customers and employees of a supermarket react to a gorilla shopping for gorceries?” ABSTRACT December 10, 2004. 9:36 PM. St. Louis, Missouri. Schnuck’s Grocery Store. Rob dresses up as a gorilla. Matt leads him around the store. Scott documents the experiment. HYPOTHESIS One or any combination of the following things would happen: The gorilla would get arrested The manger would throw us out of the…

I read this brief from Jeff Brown: “Many attorney bloggers blog on matters outside the law, such as movies, current events, and politics. These non-legal tangents provide interesting diversions and tend to humanize the attorney, which makes him or her more approachable by potential clients. Ernest Svenson’s Ernie the Attorney blog is one of the most popular attorney blogs.” LET ME ASK YA THIS… How could you become more…

The fear of talking to strangers is among the most common social phobias – but is this fear perpetuated by inaccurate media coverage? LET ME ASK YA THIS… What is your biggest social fear? * * * * Scott Ginsberg Author/Speaker/That guy with the nametag www.hellomynameisscott.com

(Cartoon by Hey Doodle Doodle Studios) I attended one of my association meetings last night. At the end of the evening, the president asked, “Are there any new membersin the audience tonight we haven’t recognized?” A woman in the back said, “Well, some guy named Jim walked in the room at the beginning of the meeting, but he couldn’t find an empty seat – so he left.” A silence…