Members interested in the idea of learning or receiving through an exchange scheme may be wondering how the idea can be implemented without fuss. Here I suggest two main ways:
1. Direct approach – state/explain your interest(s) e.g. to learn the cha2. Then state/ explain the skill(s) or service(s) you are offering for the exchange/swop.
2. KIV approach – (a)state/describe your interest(s) e.g. learn to bake pineapple tarts and indicate your willingness to barter or to make payment. Then wait for interested parties to approach you.
(b)state/describe your skill area(s) or the service(s) you are able to provide, e.g. teaching craftwork, language, etc and indicate your interest to barter or to be ‘hired’. Then wait for interested parties to make their offers.
If there is a ‘match’ of mutual interest, the two parties carry out their negotiation, etc. in private and they will be solely responsible for any agreements reached or decisions made.
Of course you can offer your service(s) for FREE. That’ll be the icing on the cake. I’m sure the recipient will be very grateful.
Feel free to offer your suggestions, feedback, etc, as these will help to shape the exchange scheme. Because it’s a win-win situation, I hope ‘barter trading’ will become a feature of the SHC.
Hi, I am Beng Teik and a newbie to SHC. Retired recently and looking forward to join liked minded people in the interesting activities that I read about. I am 60 and until recently was working in the oilfield equipment manufacturing sector. I like to jog, golf, swim, bike, read/cook (whenever the time opportunity is there) and also to travel among others. Now that I have the time, I hope to meet up with you all soon to learn new things and also to share life experiences. I am normally tongue tied in front of strangers and hopefully can assimilate myself into SHC as quickly as possible. 