If you have an introverted personality, stop what you are doing and read this important article. Though it is titled “An Introvert’s Guide to Navigating Parties,” it relates to how to network as an introvert, which is an invaluable skill for any professional. You should definitely read the full article, but here are the main talking points (pun intended):
Just because you’re an introvert doesn’t mean that you’re not sociable or good at socializing. And just because you’re an extrovert doesn’t mean that you automatically are.
If you’re at a large party where you will likely see everyone else in a shorter amount of time, or if you see them all (or almost all of them) on a regular basis, then it’s perfectly acceptable to make your farewells to a select few (and the host/hostess – always say “thank you” and “goodbye” to the host/hostess!) and be on your way.
This is why introverts find parties so exhausting: we are expending energy every minute of the time we are there. It doesn’t mean that we don’t enjoy social gatherings, it just means that we’re going to need a little alone time before or after to help balance it out!
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