Scott asked if people ever get comfortable when networking with other business professionals.

Networking for some can be just as nerve racking as getting up and giving a presentation. You may not feel comfortable in front of people but if you use appropriate body gestures and eye contact you will appear comfortable - and that is what matters.

When networking concentrate on the other person and listen to what he or she is saying. This gives you the opportunity to ask good open-ended questions and make the focus on the other individual.

Be sure to avoid difficult topics such as:

• Your health or diet habits.

• The cost of things.

• Personal questions such as "How much money do you make?"

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