🤝 Boost Your Vocabulary: The Art of Networking

Here are 10 super useful words and expressions you can use when meeting people and building professional relationships 👇

Break the ice = start a friendly conversation to make people feel comfortable
Make a connection = build a relationship with someone new
Elevator pitch = a short introduction about yourself or your work
Follow up = contact someone again after meeting them
Common ground = shared interests or experiences between people
Build rapport = create a friendly and trusting relationship
Mutual benefit = something that helps both sides
First impression = the opinion someone forms about you the first time they meet you
Networking event = a social or professional gathering to meet people from your field
Expand your network = grow your group of professional contacts

📝 Task:

Write a short story (5–6 sentences) about meeting someone at a networking event or workplace.

Use at least 3 of these words and 1 expression naturally in your story. 💬

✨ Real relationships start with real conversations — not just business cards! 💼

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