When communicating with successful figures like Bitcoin experts, there are certain taboos that need to be particularly noted:
Avoid blind questioning and refutation
Bitcoin experts have accumulated rich experience and profound professional insights in the industry. They express their views based on years of research and practice. For instance, when discussing the technological development trends or market trends of Bitcoin, if we blindly question or forcefully refute their opinions based on our limited understanding, such as when a Bitcoin expert points out that a new blockchain technology application has broad prospects, but we say no without any basis, this will make them feel that we are not humble and do not respect their professional judgment, thereby spoiling the good atmosphere of communication. Be a qualified listener and provide good emotional value.
Avoid pretending to know when you don’t.
When faced with the professional knowledge about Bitcoin shared by experts, such as complex contents like encryption algorithms and hash functions, or the in-depth operational logic within the industry, if we pretend to understand when we actually don’t, and talk big just to seem smart, once discovered, it will leave a very bad impression on the experts. They appreciate communication partners who are sincere, genuine, and have a learning attitude. Pretending to know when you don’t will only lower your image in their eyes. To know is to know, to not know is to not know. Honesty is the best policy.
Avoid showing off too much.
Even if we have achieved some minor accomplishments in other areas, we should not overly flaunt them when communicating with Bitcoin experts and draw all the attention to ourselves. As they are at the top of the industry and have seen many outstanding people and events, excessive showing off will only make us appear shallow and lacking in refinement. Moreover, it will deviate from the original intention of communication. We originally wanted to learn from the experts and establish good relationships, but the result would be contrary to our expectations.
Avoid inquiring about privacy and confidential matters.
Big shots in the industry are involved in many confidential matters such as business cooperation and investment decisions. At the same time, they do not want their private life details to be inquired about casually. For instance, asking big shots about specific investment amounts, undisclosed project contents or personal wealth status is very impolite and likely to cause resentment. This will make them wary of us and reluctant to have further in-depth communication. Maintaining an appropriate distance is the key to moving forward.
Avoid being overly demanding.
Although we hope to gain knowledge, experience or cooperation opportunities from the experts, if in the communication we only keep asking for help and resources from them without considering what we can do for them, this unbalanced way of communication will be hard to maintain the relationship for a long time. Communication should be mutual and mutually beneficial. Only taking without giving will make the experts feel that we are too utilitarian. Each getting what they need is the basis for maintaining the key relationship. One-sided taking and excessive indulgence are not long-term solutions.
