Networking Forums (places to network)
Three Tips
Vocab in Action
Do/Don’t at Events (etiquette & strategy)
100

This forum is formal and includes keynotes and panels.

What is a conference?

100

“Lay off the ______ and listen.”

What is narcissism?

100

To casually walk around and chat with different people.

What is mingling?

100

___ break up someone else’s conversation.

Don't

200

Smaller, social vibe-often around food; great for relaxed conversation.

What is a dinner party?

200

Prepare this about a current project or passion.

What is a story / work-related narrative?

200

A question type that invites more than one-word answers. 

What are open-ended questions?

200

___ ask open-ended questions.

Do

300

You join from your laptop; muting helps. online meeting 

What is a teleconference?

300

Bring one or two of these to be more flexible at events.

Who are friends/colleagues?

300

To interrupt and end a conversation.

What is break up (a conversation)?

300

___ give a long, showy “shtick” about yourself.

Don't

400

Online place to connect and keep in touch.

What is social media?

400

Let the other person speak. Give them this.

What is "room to talk?"

400

A rehearsed, showy self-promo that feels fake and obnoxious.

What is a shtick?

400

___ go with a friend so you feel comfortable.

Do

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