You probably won't get to everyone in the room unless the host has a game, like the hosts in Orlando that had us find out who matched up to their interesting fact.  Even then I didn't get to everyone.  
For anyone that attends these events, if someone catches your eye, make a polite effort to speak to them.  Offer to get a drink or some chance for them to end their current conversation with whomever their speaking.  Get their attention, even if it's as direct as interjecting with, "I would like to speak to you when you're free."  
BTW, I enjoy meeting the ladies at the M&G as much as the gents.  It's my only chance to learn and share with other providers so I hope we'll get to chat too.

1st time for me

Tomorrow night will be my 1st Meet n Greet also. I'm sure I will be nervous. I am also interested to know more about these type of events. I don't need specifics, but general information would be helpful. I'm the type of Man that likes to have an idea what to expect. Any help would be appreciated.

Unless they come up to me first. I'm sorta socially awkward like that. I was lucky at my first M&G I knew two gentlemen already and Evie had me come sit with her. She introduced me to several people.

I'll be happy to introduce you around to everyone I know if you're having trouble. You'll find me with the bad kids and misfits in the smoking area. lol

Guys will line up to see you.

I share your shyness.  Here is my guidance, unless you are totally enchanted with conversation, don't stay rooted in one place or one conversation,  pick up your drink and move around room.   Parking at one table or with a few friends makes you more unapproachable

Smile at me, I will come over

I get really nervous myself in large crowds, so I would be nervous to death. I just learned to take one step at a time. However, I might be the guy at the table by myself.

I enjoyed the meet and greet of last month, but felt much the same it was hard to mingle.  Based upon what I read of the plans the setting for this will favor more socialization.

Now, me, really in these situations, I am rather shy.  Hey. you and I can say hello.

I look forward to seeing everyone.  All the great legs walking around the place, it will be an event -lol.

...a Meet & Greet I had been active in Atlanta for 5 years. I knew from reading the boards some of the ladies I had seen would be there and I hoped to see some others to help me make that decision to follow through and see them. I'm one to sit back and observe until I get comfortable with things. I did that for a while but knowing many of the ladies made it easy to walk around and speak to them. Which usually got me introduced to others in their group. I was hesitant to just walk up and interrupt a conversation between a gentleman and a lady I was interested in but I knew it wouldn't happen by itself. I simply began going up to them and apologizing for the interruption. I'd introduce myself and then move on. Sometime the gent would take that opportunity to move on to someone else so I would stay and talk a bit. Additionally one of the ladies I see often came in so we sat and talked a lot and she introduced me to others. That was very helpful.

Keeping in mind that it is to Meet & Greet I don't think many mind if you just walk up and join in. I certainly don't. It's easy to tell those that have moved off to somewhat isolate themselves from the everyone.

See You There  

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SUCH a great post. I'm sure this has helped a lot out...including me...

I have yet to build up the courage to attend one.

I get giggly when I'm nervous.

I'll totally embarrass myself. Lol

I'm better with one on one & smaller crowds.

*sigh*

-Nina

But it has been over 2 years since I went to a MnG and my first of Sunny's I understand the nervousness. I still get butterflies when meeting a guy for the first time. But usually once I'm there (in session or MnG) everything starts to work out just fine and the butterflies/nervousness goes away.  

You won't get to everyone and that's fine. There's always next time to talk to the ones you didn't before. So just relax.  

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!  

It's like Public Speaking 101

Just picture everyone in their underwear...or naked.  The nervousness just goes right out the window.  Hey, that could be an idea for another m&g altogether, lol!

Seriously though, a smile and happy demeanor will always make you welcome in any group or one on one encounter you walk up on.  And after all, we are all there for the same reason, to have fun and meet each other.  We have a fantastic little "community," and everyone is generally happy to finally meet those they haven't met before, see old friends they have known and put faces with those they've only known by name (or handle).

I'm personally excited to get these opportunities to meet and socialize with so many of you (ladies & brethren), all in one event.  It's a terrific group that we have here in Atlanta, and I enjoy being a part of it.

I look forward to seeing you all.

I still get nervous at M &G but Sunny is soo friendly and welcoming. So is Ginger. T.  
You'll have a ball there.