Curious about the best way to start chats at big events

I went to a huge conference last week and felt totally lost in the crowd. In my experience, walking up to strangers is hard, so I tried just asking people about their badges. That led to some really good talks about their projects. Your mileage may vary, but for me, it broke the ice without feeling forced. Maybe it could work for you too.

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webb.ben2mo ago

Yeah, the badge trick works a treat. Staring at nametags feels less awkward than just walking up. Got into a good chat about someone's company logo that way.

the_emma2mo ago

What made that logo chat work so well, @webb.ben?

verawhite2mo ago

But it just trades one awkward move for another. You're still staring at people's chests instead of making real eye contact.