Oh my feet hurt!
Concrete. slabs. cheap carpet. Walking, walking. Standing,
condition. Talking, talking. Walking, standing, talking – and
walking a little more.
We have become a comfortable people. we don’t walk miles
per day on hard surfaces. We don’t stand for hours in a
relatively confined space. And we get cranky when we’re
required to do so.
Not only do we sulk inside, but we show it in the
outside. Our shoulders drop. Our smiles turn forced or
vanish. We started making snide little comments – “Wow,
this is a long show.” Or “I feel like I’ve been here forever.”
We sit on the edge of tables, lean our elbows on the counters, or
just sit down, forcing visitors to lean in to talk to us. Us
it seems boring and people who can stop to talk to us just walk by
by. Who wants to deal with grumpy people?
Trade shows are hard work. And they are harder with you
feet. Here are some tips to make the show more enjoyable,
whether you’re at the booth or walking the aisles.
1. Remember that “your feet are your friends”, so simple foot
care is a priority before subjecting them to long periods of
stress. Get a pedicure. Protect any wounds you may have.
2. Wear comfortable shoes. Not old ugly comfortable shoes.
Nice polished professional comfortable shoes. never new
Shoes. Make sure your stockings or stockings fit correctly on the
shoes: lumps and bumps rub blisters.
3. Your shoes must be appropriate to your outfit. you alone
He looks fun in a business suit and big white running shoes.
Note: You will often go directly from one trade show to
seminars or receptions, so plan outfits that can be worn to
a prolonged period.
4. Never ever take off your shoes in the cabin. Tacky, tacky.
5. Women and Men – bring a minimum of 3 pairs of shoes
different heel heights that are comfortable for you. Spent
inside the elevators. Change your shoes at least twice a day.
6. It is important to maintain an upright posture – shoulders
straight, head up. When we are tired, we have a tendency to
snuggle up, letting our heads and shoulders droop. the simple
solution? Bend your knees slightly, that throws your spine
realigns and rebalances your posture.
7. If you have a recent or recurring injury, do not take the
chance to do more damage. Use a cane or wheelchair. Yew
use a wheelchair, add a flag that sticks to the top of the
eye height. I’ve seen too many near misses between
wheelchair and the flow of traffic in the corridors. people walking in the
aisles face up or forward, not below the shoulder
level.
8. When it gets too much, when your dogs are
really barking, here is my favorite remedy. just before
bedtime, soak your feet in warm water. Rinse in cold water.
Massage your feet, ankles and calves with Ben-Gay, Tiger
Balm or other similar product. Put on a pair of old socks that
you’re going to shoot the next day. sleep and you will have
feet refreshed for another day of walking, standing and
talk – and walk some more.