Bad breath will ruin a first impression. Always keep some mints or breath strips handy, so you can pop one before a networking event. Don’t chew gum at an event, however.
When talking to someone you’ve just met, asking questions is more important than telling information.
If you’re going to figure out how you can help someone, or how they can
help you, you need to know more about them. You already know all about
you.