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  Date / Time: 3/11/2009 5:13 PM UTC

  10 Sure Fire Tips on Meeting the Superstars
  

  In this ever-changing world, it appears that there are new superstars arriving on a daily basis to join the ranks beside our current--and sometimes old--favorites that we all know and love (or love to hate, as it were).
  
  Of course, some of these new faces could appeal to some of us, and naturally, our curiosity is piqued on knowing more about them and perhaps meeting them sometime in the future.
  
  We have all either read or shared experiences about fans meeting superstars, some experiences good, others that hadn’t gone so well.
  
  While we don’t know the actual reasons for the poor experiences, it could have been anything from the superstar being approached by a rude fan to the wrong timing for both parties.
  
  There is also weighing in the factor that the superstar wasn’t what the fan(s) had expected them to be up close and in person; thus ending in disappointment on the fans’ parts.
  
  As a result, no matter what the reason may have been, it appears that the stories of poor experiences tend to travel quicker than the good ones, and why bad moments tend to spread quicker remains to be seen is anyone’s guess
  
  With that in mind, you are probably asking yourself the question, “How can I meet my favorite superstars and/or get autographs and pictures, without coming across as obnoxious or rude?"
  
  
  There are many ways to make the meeting of our favorites good and memorable ones; those who have walked away treasuring their happy moments have had their own techniques, but what it all comes down to is both good common sense and old fashioned etiquette.
  
  Here are some good ideas I have used from personal experience and, with my experience that have been found to be quite effective.
  
  First, I have found that stars hang out after their shows at cocktail lounges, restaurants, and maybe a coffee house or two. Some fans have also found them the lounges of the hotels where the stars stay.
  
  When meeting your favorites for the first (or even subsequent) time, here are ten sure-fire pointers to consider:
  
  1. Don't butt in when they are having conversations with each other.
  
  2. Don't bother them when they are on the phone or with their families.
  
  3. NEVER interrupt when they are eating.
  
  4. Always ask before getting autographs/photos. Don't just shove cameras and/or autograph paper in their faces.
  
  5. "Please" and "Thank You" go a long way, and never fail.
  
  6. Don’t “throw yourself” at anyone. Keep a short distance and either wait for them to approach first or approach in a low key fashion yourself after a few minutes.
  
  7. Don’t ask for backstage passes or other favors. It’s just crass.
  
  8. For the love of the sport, it is never cool to yell, “OH MY GOD, YOU’RE (INSERT NAME HERE)! I LOVE YOU!” Though we tend to lose our sense of emotion at times in the presence of our favorites, I can tell you that it’s more of a negative impression than approaching them quietly and graciously with “How do you do, (insert name here)? It’s nice to meet you.” Remember, though these men and women may be in the spotlight, they’re still human beings. Treat them like anyone else that you meet for the first time.
  
  9. I have found that though these people have a job a lot of people only dream of, it doesn’t mean they want to discuss it on a 24/7 basis. If they don’t want to talk about their work at a specific time, respect that decision.
  
  10. And the most important point: DO NOT ask about upcoming story lines or anything else along those lines. They are usually not permitted to discuss these kinds of things. Think about it; would you release secrets from your job to total strangers? I know I wouldn’t. The same applies here.
  
  When these are applied, it is usually likely your meeting will have a positive outcome and become a day (or evening) that you may remember for many years to come. Good luck in all your meeting ventures!
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