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Networking Within Your Organization and Beyond

What Not to Do
• Talk about yourself and your business only.
• Act pushy by concentrating on only selling.
• Interrupt others; instead let others finish their thoughts or
words.

Introductory Phrases to Say

Hello, I am (your name).
Hi, my name is . And your name?
My name is . Everyone calls me (nickname, first
name).

I work in a similar [department, division] at my company.
Do you live in the city proper?

Do you telecommute?
Do you work in a home office or at the headquarters?
How often do you come into the main office?

I work in a satellite office.
I work out of my home.

What business are you in?
What do you do at (company)?
How long have you worked at (company)?

Do you travel a lot in your position?
I have heard [a lot, nothing, very little] about your company.
Tell me [more, what I may not know].

I work at as a .

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