SECTION 5WHEN and WHERE: Situation and Location-Based Icebreakers

Places and circumstances affect how you break the ice. The same group might benefit from a very different opening at a budget meeting compared to a routine staff meeting. Here are icebreaker phrases for the “when” and “where” of icebreaking—based on specific kinds of meetings, events, and exchanges.

Perfect Phrases to Break the Ice at Networking Events

Networking events are one place where you don’t need to be subtle about your desire to create business connections. That’s what you’re there for! So go for it, with these phrases.

 

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