to schmooz: the act of mingleing, socializing, or kissing ass in or at an event that you may feel less than comfortable.

A pick me is a woman that is willing to do anything for male approval. She will embarrass or throw other women under the bus to achieve this goal. The unfortunate thing about a pick me is usually the men they are trying to seek approval from are of poor quality and treat women badly, leaving little real benefit for the pick me.

The pointless evening pursuit of kissing important butts to better ones employment prospects.

Networking, not for the purpose of work, but for the purpose of being seen by people you think are more important than yourself (but who are in fact schmoozing themselves through fear of being dropped by some important clique).

The art of picking up talent over the internet and talking your way into their bed

To be browsing in a fish store, To be looking at fish