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Protocol Series 2 · #06
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Protocol Series 2 · #06
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The Art of
Welcoming Strangers
How to turn a newcomer into a regular
every regular was once a stranger who felt welcome enough to come back.
The Protocol · 5 steps
1
See them fast
the first thirty seconds decide it. a nod and a hello beats a perfect tour too late.
2
Name the unspoken rules
where's the coffee, the bathroom, the vibe. newcomers relax when they know how not to mess up.
3
Make one introduction
connect them to a single person. one warm tie anchors better than ten cold ones.
4
Give them a role
“can you grab those chairs?” a small job turns a guest into a participant.
5
Invite them back by name
“you should come thursday.” a specific personal invite converts a visit into a habit.
Run it: next event, adopt one newcomer. greet them, introduce them to one person, invite them back.
“belonging isn't found. it's offered.”
TL;DR see → orient → introduce → include → invite back
These protocols generate scenius – the genius of a scene.
read it in five minutes. put it into practice. pass it on.
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