The secret of schmoozing is that you don't have to. When you don't really have anything to say (in a particular context), but try too hard to, it almost never

The secret of schmoozing is that you don't have to. When you don't really have anything to say (in a particular context), but try too hard to, it almost never works out. It's a better choice to find another context -- one that does engage you. If you're stuck where you are for a while, or you find it interesting, just listen. Most people appreciate a good listener -- often superficially, sometimes deeply.