Introverts frequently experience significant anxiety during networking events, leading to physical symptoms like shaking legs and sweaty palms. The pressure to engage and make small talk can feel overwhelming. However, many introverts have found useful strategies for managing these events, such as lowering expectations, taking breaks, and starting conversations in more relaxed environments like queues. Establishing manageable goals can help ease the pressure and create more meaningful connections, ultimately enhancing the networking experience for introverts.
Networking was a nightmare for me. Anxiety, shaking legs, and sweaty palms were a common occurrence.
The idea of working the room or talking to strangers used to have me planning my escape route before I'd even grabbed my name badge.
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