A friend of mine has asked me for advice on how to network in a big group with mostly strangers. My suggestions are:
B = Be yourself and genuine.
L = Listen to others besides talking about yourself.
O = Open-minded. Avoid pre-judging others.
W = Warm and welcoming. Be kind and warm to others.
In addition, I wrote a blog on a similar subject a few months ago titled P.E.N.
P = Positivity. Always start and stay positive towards others.
E = Equality. Think of others as equal to you, no more and no less.
N = Neutrality.