I always feel a little awkward walking into a gathering of people I don't know, needing to mix with.
I spend a good amount of time listening to them, evaluating them and circulating enough to be able to see where my conversation should go. I'm just not confident enough to start up the conversation without a bit of background.
I like the way you manage your accounts!
I do too, feel awkward I mean. People think I'm ok with it, the people-aspect of my job but it's one of the hardest things I have to do in my job or personally for that matter. I am a very shy person really, but when working I play a role because that's what I get paid for. In my personal life I keep largely to myself. I'm ok with it.