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Well, since i have to explain my hobby to pretty much EVERY SINGLE PERSON I MEET, i thought i might post a thread on how to have a smooth explanation and conversation with someone who wants to know about your hobby.
STEP 1: Ease into the topic; don't just say, "I BUILD/COLLECT LASERS" because to most people, that means the little cheapie 5mw red pointers. Also, don't say the word "pointer/s" because it makes it less impressive
To properly start the conversation, you can say something like, "Have you ever seen that video of that guy who has that laser that can set stuff on fire"?
STEP 2: Now regardless of their response, you can say, "well, i build those, and i make a couple of buck for it too! I get paid to do what i love. Its the best hobby EVAR"! $_$
STEP 3: Now, the conversation will go either of two ways, 1) they will not believe you and will ask for proof, where you will show them the prerecorded video on your phone showing your most prized laser setting something on fire, or 2) they will be impressed.
Now, part one of step 3 will lead to part too of step three, so we will continue from there.
STEP 4: This usually consists of a series of questions about your hobby, and the person is a friend or you know them well, they might want to see your L.A.S.E.R.s. Make sure they wear safety goggles too, though, if you show them, which will make them even more impressed!
However, if they are just the ordinary guy inquiring on your hobby, they might ask you things like, "How much do you make ($)?" or "What kinds have you built?" or "What kind of safety do you use?" <---------- VERY IMPORTANT! ANSWER THIS ONE EVEN IF THEY DON'T ASK!
STEP 5: Answer all of their (fair) questions with confidence, and them seeing that you are proud of your hobby will make them more impressed.
At the end, whoever you are talking too will have a semi-decent understanding of your hobby and will probably walk away having a little more respect for you.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! It works for me, hope it works for you!
-Matt
STEP 1: Ease into the topic; don't just say, "I BUILD/COLLECT LASERS" because to most people, that means the little cheapie 5mw red pointers. Also, don't say the word "pointer/s" because it makes it less impressive
To properly start the conversation, you can say something like, "Have you ever seen that video of that guy who has that laser that can set stuff on fire"?
STEP 2: Now regardless of their response, you can say, "well, i build those, and i make a couple of buck for it too! I get paid to do what i love. Its the best hobby EVAR"! $_$
STEP 3: Now, the conversation will go either of two ways, 1) they will not believe you and will ask for proof, where you will show them the prerecorded video on your phone showing your most prized laser setting something on fire, or 2) they will be impressed.
Now, part one of step 3 will lead to part too of step three, so we will continue from there.
STEP 4: This usually consists of a series of questions about your hobby, and the person is a friend or you know them well, they might want to see your L.A.S.E.R.s. Make sure they wear safety goggles too, though, if you show them, which will make them even more impressed!
However, if they are just the ordinary guy inquiring on your hobby, they might ask you things like, "How much do you make ($)?" or "What kinds have you built?" or "What kind of safety do you use?" <---------- VERY IMPORTANT! ANSWER THIS ONE EVEN IF THEY DON'T ASK!
STEP 5: Answer all of their (fair) questions with confidence, and them seeing that you are proud of your hobby will make them more impressed.
At the end, whoever you are talking too will have a semi-decent understanding of your hobby and will probably walk away having a little more respect for you.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! It works for me, hope it works for you!
-Matt
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