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How to Network

I am here for a year from (branch) in (country).
I am interning in the department.

Our company is very active in .

Networking Phrases

Use questions to break the ice. Open-ended questions are better than
yes or no questions because they encourage conversation.

What do you like best about working in the pharmaceutical
industry?

Why did your company choose this Chamber of Commerce?
Do you enjoy telecommuting?

What do you enjoy at this meeting?
What types of businesses are usually at these meetings?

This is my first meeting of this group.
Are you a member and if so for how long?

Americans like to talk about the weather, sports, travel, entertain-
ment, and family. It is best to avoid talking about politics, religion,
salary, age, and appearance.

Phrases for Clarifi cation
Where is your location? I am not from the United States.

Did I understand you to say that you sell books?
Excuse me, could you please repeat that?

I missed that, would you mind saying it more slowly, please?

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