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Proof That You're Not the First Person to Ask, "Am I Networking or on a Date?"

Networking can be pretty uncomfortable sometimes—just like, well, dating. You have to figure out how to start the conversation without sounding completely awkward. You have to ask insightful questions to keep things moving along. Then, as it’s wrapping up, you have to talk about who’s paying the bill.

And finally, after it’s all said and done, you have to spend hours debating if you should reach out first. Or, wait for the email. Or maybe just forget the whole thing happened. It’s enough to give you a headache.

Trust us: You’re not the first person to feel this way.


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