Things Every Introvert Should Do Before a Networking Event
3. FOCUS ON ASKING GREAT QUESTIONS
Extroverts get so energized about sharing ideas that they sometimes forget to ask about the other person. Introverts like to ask questions, but not all questions are created equal. For starters, “What do you do?” and Where are you from?” probably won’t prompt great conversations.
I like to ask people what excites them about whatever they happen to be working on. I’ve found that this question elicits information that can help me figure out how to be of use. You can have your own go-to question, but the trick is to ask something that encourages people to reveal themselves beyond surface-level chit-chat.
However, introverts can overdo their natural talent for asking probing questions. So make sure that you make an effort to reveal information about yourself to strike a healthy balance.
