haha that's just a common genetic problem with most desi ppl...
I personally think that networking should not be a "one meeting" thing.. the first meeting should be all about getting to know at a very high level.. and then arrange for a lunch/dinner/coffee session to discuss further if an opportunity can be attained.
true... but even the second meeting may be too soon. That's why I noted that I'd like to get to know the person before I can even think about being able to recommend him to a position in my dept. - I wouldn't want to blindly vouch for someone and that too being a second hand acquaintance.