Whats the etiquette on promoting yourself while networking?
A8: There are several rules of conduct for networking. Networking has become synonymous with selling. When attending a function be careful not to appear desperate for business or a job. The purpose is to meet and mingle with many and to have fun. It’s about getting to know people in order to build relationships (most often slowly over time). Show people you care about them so that they can care about you. Don’t ask questions merely to get others talking about something that’s of interest to you. As for that business card someone shoves at you after speaking with you for only a few minutes, know that the etiquette is not to offer your card until someone asks you for it. If they don’t ask, you can ask for theirs first and then offer yours. I was at a function recently when someone rushed up to me as I was leaving to say we had not met during the evening but she wanted me to have her card! Why, I thought?
