Networking events are about connections, not food — but food is everywhere. People adjust how much they eat to match their companions — a modeling effect found in 64 of 69 experimental studies. Navigate by: eating before if hungry, positioning away from food tables, holding a drink, making deliberate food choices rather than continuous grazing. Nobody successful ever networked better because they had more appetizers.
This companion covers the networking challenge, pre-event strategy, at the event, the finger food trap, drinks, and the exit strategy. (4 min read)
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