schmoose

it's important to schmoose with the right people at the conference.

she knows how to schmoose her way into a promotion.

they love to schmoose over coffee every morning.

to schmoose effectively, you need to be a good listener.

she schmoosed her way into the vip section of the party.

he doesn't like to schmoose; he prefers to get straight to business.

to succeed, you often have to schmoose with influential people.