How To Not Be A Douchebag At SXSW

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If you are going to SXSW Interactive 2010, then the one panel that my can’t miss is “How To Not Be A Douchebag At SXSW” on Friday, March 12th, organized by Ed Hunsinger, who along with Violet Blue and John Adams will help answer questions like:

– Who is “that guy” and how do I avoid being him?
– How do I self-promote without being a douchebag?
– What words instantly make me sound like I don’t know what I’m talking about?
– How do I not come off looking like an obnoxious PR flack?
– How do I pitch my product/service/technology?
– How do I handle an open bar?
– How should I ask questions at panels and presentations?
– What is the proper Twitter/Foursquare etiquette at SXSW?
– How can I treat the locals graciously?
– How can I make a connection with someone I’m attracted to and not come across like a marketing dweeb? (i.e. — hooking up, the undouche way)

Scott Beale
Scott Beale

Scott Beale is the founder of Laughing Squid and is based in New York City. When not running the blog, Scott can be found posting on Threads and sharing photos on Instagram.