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Extend your hand, make eye contact, and smile saying, “Hello. My name is Deb Fine. It’s nice to meet you.

Find that approachable person and include him or her in conversation. Chances are, that person is feeling as alone as you are.

a group of three or more look around in the hope that others will maintain eye contact on their behalf. Yet people don’t feel listened to if you’re not looking at them. • Get somebody to talk about why they’re attending the event. You are now on your way to engaging them in conversation. • Show an interest in every person. The more interest you sho

Dig deeper. When you engage in a conversation, don’t leave it too quickly.

We become better conversationalists when we employ two primary objectives. Number one: Take the risk. It is up to us to take the risk of starting a conversation with a stranger.

Always begin and end your business conversation with small talk to humanize the relationship.

However, my colleague was outgoing and conversational.