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How to Networkow to Network

Culture Hint: The purpose of networking meetings is to meet
and interact with as many people as possible. Therefore, don’t feel
rejected when someone speaks to you for a short period of time,
excuses himself or herself, and moves on to talk to someone else.

Idioms and Other Vocabulary

City proper: the actual city within its boundaries, not
including outlying areas, which would be “greater
[name of city]” (The phrase “Chicago proper” only
includes the city, not the surrounding suburbs.)
Dovetail: to fit perfectly to together
Glance: to look at quickly
I didn’t catch that: I didn’t hear or understand that
Lull: a short period of time when things are calm
Make it a point: make it a priority
Nickname: a shorter or different name from someone’s
or some place’s given name (Robert may have the
nickname of Bob, Bobby, Rob, or Robbie. New York is
called the Empire State, and New York City is called
“The Big Apple.”)
Open up: stop what they are doing to allow you in
Pushy: aggressive
Satellite office: not the main office, but connected to the
same company, a branch office somewhere other than
where the main office is

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