Comments on: Experts Chime in on Live Event Faux Pas

By: Tishia Lee

Tishia Lee — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:48:34 +0000

I’ve only been to one live event (thankfully it was a NAMS event!) so I don’t have much to chime in or gripe about. But I do agree with what Susanne said about networking after hours or in between sessions – one of the main points of going to a live event is socially interacting with other attendees.

My one mistake I made at the event? I stayed in my comfort zone too much when it came to networking. I stuck to a few people that I knew and didn’t get out there and interact/meet a lot of new people.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:05:10 +0000

Susanne, you nailed it with your advice about participating in social mixing and networking between sessions and after hours.

I know it’s not easy – grabbing a drink and walking up to strangers is something I was not real comfortable with – but I did it afraid. It was worth it too 🙂

By: Lain Ehmann

Lain Ehmann — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:42:45 +0000

Oh my gosh such interesting responses!
The presenter who poured a glass of scotch while giving his speech looked lame and insecure, not cool.

The other presenter (same event) who came up to me at the bar and said, “I’m so drunk!” looked immature and desperate, not cool.

I should mention, these were NOT at NAMS! NAMS is definitely PG-rated, thank goodness.

The cute young thing who showed up wearing a low-cut tank top didn’t get noticed for her business acumen- no matter how great a brain she has.

That was at NAMS. But it was still PG. 😉

Great advice above!