your prepared introductory questions. instead of waiting at the edges of the room for someone to talk to you, simply walk up to a person or group and ask, “may i join you?” and then open with one of the questions you thought about in advance. “what brings you to the event?” is a natural way to begin.
7. listen. practice active listening with everyone you talk to at the event. pay attention to the details they’re giving you as you ask your questions and allow yourself to follow their lead instead of mentally planning what you’re going to say next. the only way you can provide something of value to 