Comments on: Face-to-Face Networking for the Introvert: Tips for Success https://www.keppiecareers.com/in-person-networking-for-the-introvert-tips-for-success/ Social media speaker, social media consultant, job search coach Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:54:42 +0000 hourly 1 By: Patricia Weber https://www.keppiecareers.com/in-person-networking-for-the-introvert-tips-for-success/#comment-82 Fri, 02 May 2008 01:17:46 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-82 Miriam, thank you for your clarifying response.

And I am going back to read your earlier blog; will look forward to hearing more!

Patricia Weber

]]> By: keppie https://www.keppiecareers.com/in-person-networking-for-the-introvert-tips-for-success/#comment-81 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:48:25 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-81 Patricia –
Sorry that you interpreted this to suggest that there is something wrong with networking as an introvert. In fact, if you take a look at the earlier blog I linked to in this piece, Networking Obstacles and Shy Networkers, I mentioned some of your points regarding the advantages face-to-face introverts bring to the table –

In summary, shy or introverted people ask for personal referrals, tend to be polite, are good listeners, bring a friend to networking events and leverage their on-line contacts – all great indicators of a successful networker!

In suggesting that people “act extroverted,” I wanted to recognize that face-to-face introverts don’t typically love “working a room,” and may need to get charged up to have the most success. I’ll be more mindful of my language around this topic going forward.

Thanks for your comment, and I welcome your insights in the future.

Miriam

]]> By: Patricia Weber https://www.keppiecareers.com/in-person-networking-for-the-introvert-tips-for-success/#comment-80 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:40:21 +0000 http://keppiecareers.wordpress.com/?p=173#comment-80 You had me up to “you can still act extroverted.”

This implies that there is something wrong with networking as an introvert. I must take the opposite thought – being an introvert in sales and sales management for 30 years.

Face to face introverts can bring so much more to the network: we are naturally better listeners; we are naturally more interested in learning about others than talking about ourselves, tend to prepare in advance for even things like – networking. These are traits that many people crave: to be listened to, to be able to talk about ourselves, to be prepared.

I do like your “take breaks” to recharge.

Patricia Weber
Sales Coach for Introverts, Shy and Reluctant to Sell

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