[95avblm3]

Shaun, I'm an engineer and fit relatively well in the engineer's mold... schmoozing does not come naturally to me but in my present job (for a start-up), human resources are limited and I have on occasion had to step into a marketing/sales/social/schmoozing role. I can do it and have learned dos and don'ts on my own by watching others.

For me, the biggest thing about having had to learn it, rather than be a natural at it is the resulting mental drain... once an event is over, I need some down time to myself with some good music or my P-car project. As an introvert, it just takes a lot more energy. Just my .02, YMMV.

Jeremy