Doubtful- but there is probably a “small world” element of it. My only experience is that business execs all seem to know each other. I work for a $30B+ company and the high level execs are like politicians- they remember everyone’s name and who they are and are good at making people feel at ease.

I am not anywhere near that level, but if you put me in front of a client with 2 people from my company I’d met at dinner the night before, we could present an oral presentation for a proposal and the client would think my team was all old friends. It’s part act and part being in a profession of people who like talking to and meeting new people.

I thought I was socially awkward and shy - and then I went to my 10 and 20yr HS reunions. I talk to new people all the time and have to make small talk. It was clear to me very quickly that most people don’t have that skill. I spent the night talking to the real estate agents, financial advisors, and other schmoozers.

yes, of course! and cats are girls and dogs are boys and they get married and have kittens and puppies. and everyone in texas has an oil well in their backyard.

Is this a serious question?