This Blogger has the Power of Schmooze
I have been given the Blogging Community Involvement Award by my friend Brown Baron. The award recognizes members of the blogging community with the exceptional ability to “schmooze”. (”to converse casually, especially in order to gain an advantage or make a social connection” -Dictionary.com“)
Here’s what Brown said about me:
Read any of the posts and you’ll see the great flow of comments. It’s all because of her great attitude with regard to replying to commenters.
I now have to pass this on to five more people. There are a lot more people that I would like to give this to, but unfortunately, I can only pick five (who have not yet received this award):
teddY- I love his comments. :)
Nirmal- I see this guy everywhere. Seriously.
Benedict Herold- An easy person to talk to, very humorous. :)
Bush Mackel- Another easy person to talk to. :)
July 5th, 2007 at 5:32 am
You deserve that award. You can even call it the Neon Schmooze hehe. Congrats!
July 5th, 2007 at 5:54 am
Thanks! I love that name, Neon Schmooze. :D
July 5th, 2007 at 9:04 am
Thanks for that award. :D I liked your comment. :D
July 5th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Thank you Grace.. I didn’t know I was humorous ;-) I’m proud! BTW, I’m having full party time this independence day week.>!!
July 5th, 2007 at 1:31 pm
well congratulations to you on your big accomplishment!!
July 5th, 2007 at 1:32 pm
… you big shmooozer you ;)
July 5th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
Does this mean I have a big mouth or that I just talk a lot? (#):D
July 5th, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Nirmal- Well, you ARE everywhere. ;)
Benedict- Now you know it, right? :) Lucky you! A party. I’m a Canadian though. ;)
Cottage- Thanks. And I admit it, I’m a big schmoozer!
Bush- Hmmm… It works both ways, I guess. ;) Actually, it was a compliment. :)
July 5th, 2007 at 5:21 pm
Grace - Well.. I’m not a native here either. But I’m follower of this quote “When thou art at Rome, do as they do at Rome.” :)
July 6th, 2007 at 12:18 am
Congratulations!
July 6th, 2007 at 2:51 am
@Grace - Well EITHER way, thank you. (#):)
July 6th, 2007 at 8:09 am
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July 6th, 2007 at 9:30 am
Grace,
I like to be everywhere. :D
July 6th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Congratulations on winning the award :D
July 6th, 2007 at 3:04 pm
Congratulations! Or,more befitting, winning the an award for “schmoozing” …Mazel Tov.
To get an accurate definition of the word “schmooze”, the best bet is not dictionary.com but Leo Rosten’s Joys Of Yiddish. Schmooze is friendly, gossipy, HEART TO HEART chit chat. There is nothing about the term “schmooze” that involves gaining an advantage.
We know that those who do make friendly, heart to heart chit chat do gain an advantage because they are engaging and connect with people. But that is an outcome, not the essence of schmooze.
Whether as bloggers or conversationalists, being able to schmooze online or offline —face to face — is a gift. Congratulations on having that gift!
Susan RoAne, author How to Work a Room
July 7th, 2007 at 4:38 am
I think you really deserve the award! I’ve never seen a blogger who can not only communicate well with her readers but also relate with her readers at the same time. That’s an exceptional talent (which I don’t have… haha!), so be sure to cherish it! And a really big THANK YOU for sharing all those amazing tips and tricks on blogging - I’ve learnt lots of new stuff since the day I started reading your blog. Keep up the awesome work!
July 7th, 2007 at 4:39 am
Oh gosh I’m terribly lousy with my memory. I nearly forgot to thank you for the link to my blog! I’m eternally grateful for that. I’ll be more than happy to comment on blogs that appeal to me :) haha!
July 7th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Susan- Thanks for clearing that up for everybody. :)
teddY- Thanks for the compliment. And you’re welcome. :)
July 8th, 2007 at 4:56 am
Congratulations, O Schmoozemeister!
July 14th, 2007 at 5:36 am
Well, congrats on achieving this recognition.. What ever would be next?
July 14th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Congratulations on receiving this coveted award! It says something to be awarded not just for your contribution to your blog, but to the blogging community as a whole.