Comments on: How to Network & Socialize Effectively: A Comprehensive Guide

By: Davis Nguyen

Davis Nguyen — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:38:35 +0000

For people who are shy about making the first approach and don’t want to be left out, another thing they can do is ask the host to introduce them to someone. Antonio did his homework beforehand and if you combine that with a third-party introduction you will never feel left out of a social setting, after all someone is hosting the event and invited you.

By: Agim

Agim — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:43:48 +0000

Thanks for sharing! Sometimes one needs to hear and compare him/herself with the rest of them who think like him/her, just in case to test his/her mental sanity. It’s an oasis in the big fuzzy world of routers and switches. (bookmarked already)

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 14:01:22 +0000

Excellent article.

I would add only one thing. Once you have meet someone once, the next time you see them immediately assume rapport. Along with using theIr name, it makes you look very personable and confident. It also puts the other person at ease and moves the relationship forward. You could also reintroduce yourself so the other person is not going through mental gymnastics to remember your name.

By: Ross Ringer

Ross Ringer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 11:00:19 +0000

I’ve enjoyed all the articles I have read off of this website so far. It would be nice to keep my own, personal archive though to glance over articles I have already read for review purposes–any chance the website could add that function?

Ross

By: Rugby Dave

Rugby Dave — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:30:17 +0000

Networking at business events is my pet hate, I’m not a very social person. Being in contact with a load of smug businessmen with the odd bitchy business whore isn’t my cup of tea.

Nice tips though, I’m going reasses my game plan next time alpha those events!

By: Esler A. VanHouten

Esler A. VanHouten — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 23:45:20 +0000

I was introduced to this site by a friend , and have enjoyed articles like this one . These are the things that do not get talked about much . thank you

By: Julian

Julian — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:21:04 +0000

I’ve been doing stuff like this for years. Before going somewhere new and unfamiliar, I check it out on Google Maps (including Streetview) and work out how best to get there, and back. All the details I need to know, whether on paper or on my phone. My advice is not to share this degree of preparation with your significant other, unless s/he is as efficient and professional as you. It can get you tagged as “retentive”, or worse…

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:42:07 +0000

Thanks for the article. These things used to really intimidate me, and having a game plan is quite useful. I would like to add a tip I got from one of my business professors: Always keep your cards on one side and place the cards you receive from others on the other. For instance, I keep my cards in my right blazer pocket; the cards I receive go in the left. It keeps you from looking like you’re fumbling or having to shuffle through everyone else’s cards to get to yours.

By: Maxim

Maxim — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 14:27:56 +0000

Sound advice Antonio.

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 04:38:55 +0000

For the record, Houston recieves more rain each than New York City. Don’t be too quick to sterotype Texas, Antonio.