This document provides tips for connecting with new people through social interactions in 4 steps. Step 1 is small talk to establish comfort. Step 2 is learning about each other's backgrounds by asking open questions. Step 3 is building a conversation by discussing shared interests found in steps 1 and 2. Step 4 is sustaining the conversation by showing genuine interest in what the other person says and asking follow up questions. The overall message is that networking can be fun and easy by following these steps to get to know others on a deeper level.