Comments on: Take the next step: Meet in Real Life

By: Word Vomit: Topics That Are Better Left Unsaid

Word Vomit: Topics That Are Better Left Unsaid — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:03:44 +0000

[...] one of the many reasons why I love Twitter. I’ve attended many tweets up and happy hours simply to meet some of my favorite people. Heck, I even drove with Kate and TJ to visit some fabulous friends in [...]

By: Christina K

Christina K — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:35:51 +0000

Amanda it was so great to meet you!

I think my other favorite thing about Twitter is I have a better excuse to travel the country. I need to head out your way and meet some more fabulous people that I never would've connected with before.

By: Christina K

Christina K — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:34:57 +0000

I joined Twitter to learn about PR and make connections. At least those were my intentions at first. But now after a year of being an active member of our community I'm here for the relationships and whether that helps me professionally or not doesn't matter as much.

I've made great relationships off of Twitter. I'm even attending a friend wedding that I met only a year ago because of it .

By: PR Cog

PR Cog — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:34:26 +0000

Interesting as I always find it easier to be funny online than in person. Perhaps it's my particular brand of humor

By: Christina K

Christina K — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:32:31 +0000

Kate I wouldn't call you fake. I'd call you appropriate. You know when to let your hair down and when to be professional.

One thing I did notice about meeting people in real life is that it is easier to be funny or witty online than in person. There's that barrier when behind a computer that isn't there in person.

By: Christina K

Christina K — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:30:20 +0000

Thanks for commenting Teresa. You're absolutely right, we need to allow ourselves to step out of our comfort zone a bit.

For example, the other weekend it was a great time meeting everyone at the Karaoke tweet up. It helps to build a relationship when you get “face” time.

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By: Kate Ottavio

Kate Ottavio — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:13:39 +0000

Thanks, Jeff. I'm flattered.

I know exactly what you mean. The “man, you were so much cooler online, I almost wish we hadn't met IRL.” Everything is ruined!

By: jeffespo

jeffespo — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:33:44 +0000

I wish I had your sense of censorship at times Kate. It could also be said that you come as advertised and were exactly what I assumed you would be.

I just get put off by folks that you meet and click with online and then in person it is a 180 and they are more or less fall into the DB category.

By: Kate Ottavio

Kate Ottavio — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:47:06 +0000

I have to throw in my 2 cents on this thought, Jeff and CT. I've heard a number of times that I'm not the person people thought I was from my 'Twitter persona.' I've heard I'm a bit more fun and less censored IRL. Both true. I even asked Stina if I'm being fake since I've apparently mislead people who have met me IRL. She maintains it's not fake. I just hold myself to specific guidelines for what I will and will not post permanently on the Internet. Meeting in person, I’m much more relaxed and open to people.