How many times have you attended various business, personal and networking functions feeling quite uncomfortable because you did not know anyone there? Has this gripping fear and discomfort ever actually prevented you from attending an event? Have you ever found yourself leaving shortly after you have arrived, feeling self-conscious because you did not know anyone else in the room? These are common occurrences. Consider those times when you have toughed it out and stayed for a while… what helped you get cozy enough to stay? It was likely a person who encountered you, smiled or politely began a conversation with you. At that moment, the entire atmosphere changed from chilliness to warmth. Your perspective likely changed with it.