Finishing School Short Course - Networking

This month we are doing a quick overview on a variety of topics to help you get through any social situation. Networking 1) Mingling - getting it right is hard to do if you don't have practice. To join a new conversation at an event, catch someone's eye, smile and enter the clique on a break. If you see someone who wants to participate in your group, pull her in when there's a lull. 2) Switching Groups - Instaed of saying "Excuse me I have to go to the bathroom", try "It's been so nice talking with you, please excuse me." There is nothing wrong about going to a new group at a party, it's why you are there - to socialize! 3) Connecting People - Introduce the parties andexplain what they have in common. Then say, I am going to leave you two to discuss. I will follow up with you both later."