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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/GcNiceKick8846 on 2025-08-01 11:30:01+00:00.
I genuinely don’t know how people just… walk up to others and start conversations at events.
Like I’ll be at a networking thing, see a group talking, and my brain just goes “nope.” I stand there awkwardly, fake texting or pretending to look busy, hoping someone magically pulls me into a convo. Spoiler: they never do. I mean even if i do it is not professional or does not come out in a formal way, i get embarrassed idk.
And it’s not that I don’t want to connect, I do. I know how important this stuff is for career growth. I’ve literally missed out on potential gigs, collaborations, or even just good advice because I couldn’t bring myself to say “hi” or hand over my info in a smooth, non-weird way.
Even when I finally manage to talk to someone, I fumble when it’s time to exchange details. Like, do I give them my Insta? My LinkedIn? Should I write it down? Half the time I just say “I’ll find you online later” and we both know that’s not happening.
Idk man. I wish I was one of those people who could just confidently walk in, connect, and walk out with five new contacts and an opportunity or two. Instead I leave wondering what I missed out on again.