Honestly meeting a long time friend is crazy; the long ways things and all, but then everything should be done carefully because as you know lots of things has changed already and you may not really have those things in common again, a lot has really changed my dear. Below are your cues on how to behave if you have a date with a long time friend or you coincidentally cross their path.
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1. GREETINGS
Be formal first, then friendly if it permits, sometimes, old friends don't even recognise you. Don't get offended, be formal and then blend old style if he/her character permits.
2. DONT START AN OLD TIME JEER
Don't say, "Hello my akara beggar!" Or "Ha! Your chop chop head is now fine o." It's embarrassing, call people by their name first or tap them to get their attention.
3. DON'T START TALKING ABOUT YOUR SUCCESS
Don't say, "you know I was really broke then but I now have a car," or "I work with Shell." It doesn't matter now, instead ask them how they have been, then they can trace you to the past and tell you things they've heard about you, only then can it be necessary for you to open up; you may be proud and find out the listener is better off.
4. ASK AFTER FAMILY FRIENDS AND ALL
Don't talk about just you, ask after families and things you both shared in time past, it makes them fall back into the friend zone.
5. DON'T START THE SHOW OFF
As you may be surprised at their own success
6. MAKE THE MEETING BRIEF
Don't stay too long, that way they will wish to have you some other time. You don't have to bore them with your presence.
Have a lovely day from Nenye, hope you enjoyed the post. Tada!
Helpful tips... Well done dear
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