Famous people are usually the same as people in general. If popularity and wealth didn't make them arrogant, they were just ordinary people with the same thoughts and feelings as ordinary people. Even if you know this, meeting famous people can make you nervous and awkward. If you have a schedule to meet a famous person or just want to get ready, there are a few things to know before interacting with them.
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Part 1 of 2: Meeting Famous People on the Street
Step 1. Pay attention to your location
Location is everything. If you want to maximize your chance to meet a celebrity, it's important to know where you live, and the chances of a celebrity dropping by. Busy urban areas such as Jakarta, Tangerang, and Bandung are places where celebrities often visit more than small cities.
- Do an online search to find out where celebrities frequent in your city.
- Even if you live in a city where celebrities frequent, you should pay attention to the places you frequent. Different neighborhoods will attract different celebrities, but glittering locations, such as nightclubs and fine restaurants, are usually celebrity favorites.
Step 2. Get involved in something that brings you close to celebrities
Think of the people that celebrities interact with on a daily basis. Media crews and professionals (like film crews) are used to interacting with celebrities because it's their job. If you're interested in meeting famous people, you need to involve yourself in something that will allow you to come to the forefront. Create an online magazine, then try to get special access to press conferences. Send letters for interviews with celebrities to press agencies. However, note that the success rate of this is highly dependent on the level of popularity of a celebrity.
- Doing this will make your interactions with a celebrity more fluid and natural than approaching them as a fan.
- Most celebrities use their fame to get something they love. For example, you could show an interest in participating in a celebrity's charity event and offer to volunteer. This will allow you to have something in common with the celebrity so you can build a good relationship and respect each other.
Step 3. Attend a fan meeting
Fan meetings are held so that fans can meet their idols, and vice versa. Even though you most likely won't be able to chat with the celebrity, this event can still be a place to meet a famous person you like. If you get a chance to chat, make sure the celebrity doesn't get distracted.
- Check the celebrity's appearance schedule online. Most celebrities have an official website with their schedule of activities. If you have time, come to one of the events attended by your favorite celebrity.
- Music groups that tour usually hold a fan meeting before performing. You can sometimes purchase a VIP ticket to meet the musician before performing. This ticket is certainly more expensive than the regular ticket. So, consider whether the price paid is worth the experience you get.
Step 4. Email your favorite celebrity
Even if you can't meet your favorite celebrity in person at this time, you can send an email to express your admiration for their work and achievements. Given that famous people have a very busy schedule, make sure the emails you send aren't too long. List who and what your job is, then write the contents of the email according to what you want to convey.
- Don't sweat the details too much. Emails that are too long may be deleted before they are read.
- If you're expecting a reply from an email you've sent, don't expect too much. Even if the celebrity wants to reply, you may have to wait weeks or even months before getting a response.
Step 5. Meet a celebrity through an acquaintance
Just like everyone else, the best way to meet famous people is through mutual friends. If you meet a celebrity through someone the celebrity respects, this will have a positive effect on your acquaintance. In addition, this method will also allow you to interact more freely, not rigidly like the interaction between an idol and his fans.
Part 2 of 2: Maintaining an Attitude Around Famous People
Step 1. Stay calm
Most famous people will react the same if they meet someone who is crazy about them. If the celebrity isn't a legendary diva, she probably doesn't want other people to go crazy around her. If you're talking to a famous person, the best way to interact with them is to treat them like an ordinary person you respect.
If you feel like you can't meet a celebrity without being hysterical, it's best to put off the urge to meet them in person
Step 2. Treat a celebrity as you would any other person
While this largely depends on the celebrity's level of popularity, famous people are generally used to being chased by people who are crazy about them. If you stay calm and treat him like a normal person, he'll be happy to have you around. Just act normal. If you don't focus too much on the celebrity status, your interactions will become more fluid.
Step 3. Remember to be polite
If the famous person you're talking to is being swept up in gossip, it's best not to talk about it. You should avoid any kind of interaction that could provoke a commotion. Even though gossip is the daily diet of celebrities, it also has a life of its own, and he may not want to talk about it, especially with someone he just met.
- To maintain decency, you should ask permission before taking photos. Even if you're eager to get a memento of the encounter, it's rude to take photos without permission.
- Being polite also means that you shouldn't interrupt a celebrity's conversation with another person. Even if you really want to interact, interrupting your idol's interactions with other people will only make you appear rude.
Step 4. Have an active conversation
Most people consider interactions with celebrities to be one-sided interactions. Even if meeting a famous person is special, that doesn't mean you have to talk about the celebrity all the time. Don't be afraid to express your opinion. Comment on various things regardless of the celebrity's popularity. Besides being able to feel more confident, sharing your opinion with celebrities will also make your conversations more meaningful.
If you want to have a lasting relationship with these celebrities, you need to be able to respect each other. This means that you need to be able to interact on a higher level than an average fan
Step 5. Know when to say goodbye
Since celebrities have busy schedules, you shouldn't waste their time. Sometimes, a celebrity can be too shy to say that he has to leave immediately. You have to consider the time they have, and don't take them longer than they should.
When it's time to say goodbye, reach out your hand and say goodbye as warmly as when you say goodbye to anyone else. Treating someone warmly and lovingly will leave a positive impression. This applies to everyone, whether famous or not
Tips
Be calm and gentle. Treating a celebrity as an ordinary person will make him happy, especially if he has a lot of fans who are crazy about him
Warning
- Don't let your love for celebrities go too far. Everyone has heard of stalkers harassing celebrities. Despite their popularity, celebrities are just ordinary people who need to be respected.
- Be realistic about the chance to meet a celebrity. Famous people have busy schedules.
- Famous people are used to being chased by people who want to meet them, while their schedule is very busy. Don't be offended if you are ignored or the celebrity is being a bit rude. You may meet him at the wrong time.
