How to End a Conversation When Networking

How to End a Conversation When NetworkingHow to End a Conversation When Networking5Thing is, its a networking no-brainer that you should be nice to everyone at the event. After all, todays boring conversationalist might be the gatekeeper to your job tomorrow. That doesnt mean that you should be chatting up someone and not establishing the connections you really need to make.Since weve all been there, here are three (kind) ways to end a conversation when networking1. Be honest. If youve been already speaking with the other partie for quite a few minutes, its perfectly acceptable to tell them that youre ready to move on. You can say something like, Its been wonderful meeting you, but there are a couple of other people I need to connect with before leaving the event. The person youre speaking with shouldnt feel offended and ultimately understand that the point of networking events is to make as many connections as possible.2. Offer to keep in touch. Youre actually having a great convers ation with someone youve met at a networking event- but the clock is ticking and youve only established one connection so far. If you like the person youre chatting up but know that you need to make the most of your time at the event, offer to stay in touch with him. You can say, Its been great speaking with you. Maybe we can continue the conversation at a later date? But only offer this option to the person if you genuinely want to keep the connection going.3. Create a new connection- for the other person. Lets say that youve been dropping hints to let the person know that you are ready to end the conversation. Youve stopped making as much eye contact as before, and youre slowly sliding your way towards the door. If your clueless conversation partner isnt catching on, an easy exit can be to reisepass the person onto someone else. Try connecting him with another person at the networking event that you know, and if you dont know anyone else, you can suggest that he meet up with one o f the events moderators. Then gracefully make your exit.It can be tricky to end a conversation, but when youre looking to build your network, every minute counts. So try to make the most of your conversations that you have at the event, and tactfully end the ones that just arent working for you.