Why is networking so hard for introverts

I just noticed that whenever I’m at a networking event, I get totally overwhelmed. It feels like everyone else just dives into conversations while I stand there trying to figure out how to start talking to someone. Are there any strategies that introverts find helpful; i sometimes struggle to even remember names after an introduction.

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I totally get that! At my first networking event, I felt like a deer in headlights. I found it helpful to prepare a few open-ended questions in advance — like asking about someone’s current projects.

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