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LESSON 1 · Network Without Being Awkward

From Message to Meeting

When someone responds positively, convert the exchange to a real conversation within 7 days. Momentum fades fast; a contact who feels warm this week cools noticeably over the next.

Suggest a specific time: "How about Thursday at 2pm for a quick video call?" Open-ended scheduling dies in logistics. Keep the ask small, name the length, and make saying yes easy. The goal is not to catch up by text; it is to get a live conversation on the calendar.