It is a bit strange if you're always doing it by yourself, but maybe that's how people get started. Some people prefer to do it online, while others think it's silly unless you're "pressing the flesh" so to speak.

Some like to do it in the morning. Others at lunch. And even more in the evening and late at night. Coffee shops seem to be the hip place to do it, but really it can be done anywhere at any time.

There are those who like it more one on one and others prefer a "group" thing. Some people are more voyeuristic when it comes to doing it and would rather just watch. But the real fun is getting involved.

I used to be really awkward at it and therefore wasn't very good. It just takes practice. Nobody wants to be bad at it.

So no matter what your preference, networking is an essential piece of doing business today. How do you like to do it?