(11-08-2013, 10:59 AM)Caffeine link Wrote: [ -> ][quote author=Coelit link=topic=3812.msg273216#msg273216 date=1383924460]
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BUT CAFF. HOW DOES INTO GRILLZ?
But honestly the ones who seemed cool were already in groups talking with other people. I have no idea how to appropriatly put myself into the convo with those types of scenarios.
Easy
>Overhear conversation, interject something at an appropriate point
>Ask about someone's costume after asking for a picture, ask for details, etc.
From there segway into other things, eventually ask for contact info (phone/FB/tumblr). If someone can talk about sewing in a technical manner, a convo is totally in the bag for me at least. Just keep things casual and treat anyone as a potential friend first and you're good to go.
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How do you keep thinking of things to say? Conversations about a cosplay can only last so long right?
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You'd be surprised, say we both make our own things
>How long?
>Self taught or classes?
>What machine(s)?
>How many others have you made?
>What else have you made?
>What else did you bring?
>Compliments on craftsmanship
>Suggestions for improvement if they point out flaws
All of those can lead into other side conversations and keep things going, like if the brought other costumes, what did they bring, what series is it from, comments about said series (maybe its something you also like).
But generally at a con you'll get maybe 30-45 min of convo before someone's (or your) schedule catches up with them, ask what pannel(s) or events they are going to...maybe you're going the same direction, and again that's why you do later ask for maybe a number (hey, I'll shoot you a text later).
Tis a lot easier than you think.
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Thanks caff and atom. I guess I will give it a whirl next I can.