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How can I be more targeted in my networking when at a client, firm or industry event? 332Of course the smart thing to do is to figure out who is going in advance so you can make a plan. 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406 > 407 </figure> 408 <div class="gh-card-wrapper"> 409 <h3 class="gh-card-title is-title">Expensive Client Lunch</h3> 410 <p class="gh-card-excerpt is-body">I was at a business lunch with a client and they ordered the most expensive items on the menu without considering the cost. 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