On the other hand, you might be in front of someone you always wanted to meet but could never reach through business channels. How do you have a conversation with a stranger? Step one is meeting them.

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1. Test the Waters Before Making the Approach Not every social relationship is ready for a business conversation, so it's crucial to gauge the friend's openness to mixing work and personal life.

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