Faking 'Smile' is not networking

Economic Times carried an article on networking today. Title reads as 'Networking is about being genuine.' Read on for their first point and the quick tip for the second point - height of contradiction

Be real: The most important rule is to keep it real. Networking is about being genuine and building mutually beneficial relationships based on trust.

Quick tip: Don't flash a smile immediately when you greet someone. Instead, look at the person's face for a second, pause, and then bring on that warm smile.That way, the delay shows the individual that the smile was genuinely only for them.

What a contrived best practice !!

I believe that smile can lie but not the eyes. Throw this rule and be really real.

~ Satish Chathanath
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