"The following is a list of atypical networking techniques that will help boost business. WARNING: They will stretch your courage. They will test your expertise. And they will challenge your creativity. But when business cards aren't enough, alternative ways to develop and maintain mutually valuable relationships are your ticket to networking success."
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http://www.sideroad.com/Business_Networking/unique-business-networking-ideas.html
"Sweaty palms, check. Nervous flutters, check. Dry mouth, check. If you're feeling this way, I'm going to venture to guess you're attending a business networking event where you don't know a single person in the room and are now standing in the corner like a wilted flower hoping ...praying... that someone will take pity on you and strike up a conversation. But it doesn't have to be that way."
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http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2012/09/23/5-networking-tips-for-people-who-hate-networking