{"id":485,"date":"2010-03-07T02:14:49","date_gmt":"2010-03-07T10:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.businessenglishpod.com\/?p=485"},"modified":"2023-01-11T11:34:42","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T19:34:42","slug":"bep-155-int-socializing-networking-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9to5english.com\/wordpress\/2010\/03\/07\/bep-155-int-socializing-networking-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"BEP 155 &#8211; English for Socializing: Networking (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-485-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/bizpod\/BEP155INT-Networking1.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/bizpod\/BEP155INT-Networking1.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/bizpod\/BEP155INT-Networking1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>This is the first of a two-part Business English Pod series on networking.<\/p>\n<p>In business, so much depends on who you know.  A network is a group of business contacts that have the resources to help each other out.  Former and current colleagues, outside business associates, vendors, friends, acquaintances &#8211; these can all be part of your network.<\/p>\n<p>The term &#8220;networking&#8221; refers to developing this group of contacts.  Most businesspeople are looking to expand their networks &#8211; for sales leads, job referrals, information, and advice.  Networking also means being helpful to others.  There should be mutual benefits for all involved.<\/p>\n<p>Networking often involves approaching people you don&#8217;t know, which can be a little awkward.  How do you network in a way that seems genuine? In this lesson, we&#8217;ll look at ways to approach people. We&#8217;ll also cover greetings and introductions, 10-second elevator pitches, and talking about your industry.<\/p>\n<p>Today we&#8217;ll listen to Ian and Marissa&#8217;s first interaction at a pharmacy conference. Ian is a sales rep for a pharmaceutical company.  Marissa is the manager of a hospital pharmacy. A pharmacy is a place that distributes medicine and drugs. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Listening Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1.  How does Ian break the ice with Marissa?  In other words, how does he start their first interaction?<br \/>\n2.  How did Ian learn about the flu vaccine clinics?<br \/>\n3.  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