to a couple of people and then a group. review these easy ways to get a conversation started.
don’t forget to wear your name tag. it’s hard to remember names when you’re meeting people in a group setting, and your name tag will be an easy reminder of who you are for the people you’re talking with.
as you’re introducing yourself, make eye contact without staring at the other person. take a moment to look at the person’s name tag – it may mention the company they work for or their role as an organization, which will give you the opportunity to break the ice and have something to talk about.
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