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quasar_4
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Hi everyone,
So, I've got some questions that fall into the category of social etiquette. I'm an undergrad, will graduate this year, and am looking at potential graduate programs, so hopefully I'll be visiting a few schools in the spring. I might also be attending a conference in my field. The issue I have is that I'm a bit on the socially awkward side at these events - not that I'm inherently awkward, but just that I tend to be rather shy around people who know a lot more than me. I'm pretty sure I'll want to meet other physicists at these events, but I have no idea how to approach people and what to say. I am wondering if anyone can help me out with the awkwardness. Do any of you know of any great conversation starters? How do you keep the conversation going? Any tips for this social atmosphere?
thanks.
quasar
So, I've got some questions that fall into the category of social etiquette. I'm an undergrad, will graduate this year, and am looking at potential graduate programs, so hopefully I'll be visiting a few schools in the spring. I might also be attending a conference in my field. The issue I have is that I'm a bit on the socially awkward side at these events - not that I'm inherently awkward, but just that I tend to be rather shy around people who know a lot more than me. I'm pretty sure I'll want to meet other physicists at these events, but I have no idea how to approach people and what to say. I am wondering if anyone can help me out with the awkwardness. Do any of you know of any great conversation starters? How do you keep the conversation going? Any tips for this social atmosphere?
thanks.
quasar