No offense, but I don’t want to talk to you. I’m not too keen on meeting you either. And dialing your phone number feels like leaping into a chilly swimming pool.

is gonna get my attention real quick. And this one did.  In Here’s how introverts can survive and thrive while networking Patrick Garmoe has put together some great tips and advice from networking experts to help even the most introverted among us feel more at ease in a networking session.

I have to admit that the thought of doing anything like this scares the heck outta me. Even online networking sets my knees shaking at the mere idea of connecting with someone new. I’m really glad to have these tips because as someone who really wants to get out there and attend events this year, I think they’ll really help a lot.

What helps you get over the “introvert jitters” when you’re in a networking environment?