Description
Engage people in places with heavy foot traffic in conversations to get them interested in a cause or campaign, to gather funds, or to obtain support for a cause in general.
Alternative labels
engage people in conversation
stop passers-by in conversation
stop people in conversation
enlist people in conversation
enlist passers-by in conversation
apprehend passers-by in conversation
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Engage passers-by in conversation is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Campaign canvasser: Campaign canvassers operate on field level to persuade the public to vote for the political candidate they represent. They engage in direct conversation with the public in public places, and gather information on the public’s opinion, as well as perform activities ensuring that information on the campaign reaches a wide audience.
Optional skill
Engage passers-by in conversation is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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