If you’re in a situation where there appears to be many people you should be meeting and time is of the essence here’s what you should do. Hopefully I’ll follow this advise in the future as well.
(1) Speed Giving- See what you can give to the individual you are meeting. This occurs by listening to their needs and seeing how you might fit in.
(2) Compliment- Find something “real” to compliment the person on.
(3) Beginning/Ending- Just like a good film have a good beginning and ending that leaves a positive feeling to the conversation.
(4) Make sure you exchange contact information during said conversation if applicable
(5) Always can use the bathroom break. This works better for guys as there is always room to open one’s bladder.
(6) Enjoy- Find something you’re interested in discussing and if the other person is not interested it in let them lead.
(7) Two ears one mouth- Listening carefully before opening your own mouth. Not just to the words but tone in which they speak.