Oh, my feet hurt! 8 tips for trade show exhibitors

Oh, my feet hurt!

Concrete. slabs. cheap rug. Walking, walking. Standing,

condition. Talking, talking. Walk, stand, talk – and

walking a little more.

We have become a comfortable town. 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 get cranky inside, but we show it on the

outside. Our shoulders drop. Our smiles become forced or

disappear. We started making little sarcastic comments – “Wow,

this is a long show.” Or “I feel like I’ve been here forever.”

We sit on the edge of tables, rest our elbows on counters, or

just sit down, forcing visitors to lean in to talk to us. Us

looks 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 properly 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 a trade show to

seminars or receptions, so plan outfits that can be worn for

an extended 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. Use

inside the elevators. Change your shoes at least twice a day.

6. It is important to maintain an upright posture – shoulders

right, head up. When we are tired, we have a tendency to

snuggle up, letting your head and shoulders droop. the simple

solution? Bend your knees slightly, that throws up your spine

He realigns himself and rebalances his 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

uses a wheelchair, add a flag that sticks up on

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’s my favorite remedy. just before

At 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

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.