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You make a lot of good points. Complimenting a woman on on their clothes at a networking event is something I would not advise. Your first point about hovering,
by johnjlocke 13y ago
You make a lot of good points. Complimenting a woman on on their clothes at a networking event is something I would not advise. Your first point about hovering, waiting for people to acknowledge your presence - this happens a lot. I find it difficult to meet people at events for this very reason.
- ht_th 13y agoI often find that most groups on a professional meeting don't stand too close together and if you step in a bit, those around you will move to incorporate you physically in their circle and, as a result, in their conversation even you haven't said anything not anyone said something to you. You can listen a bit, if you like the conversation you can join, if you don't there's no harm in stepping out again. Even if you don't know what to say, or you're shy, by physically becoming part of a circle, you've entered the conversation. There's no awkwardness. Now, in you would try that in a close-knit group, you'd be seen as an intruder, imposter, or potentially danger (to the alpha of the group). Don't do that.