yea dont dont dip the pen in company ink, but if you must....just find something very unique about them or get their opinion on somthing...ask them what that tattoo is (whats the story behind that tattoo of the penis on your shoulder??)), what kind of MP3 player they have (he is that the new Microsoft Zuvo...how do u like it compared to the ipod??), ask what workout they perfer (i couldnt help but notice while i was working that you do circuit type training....how does that compare to traditional weight training.....do u seem to burn more calories??).....shit like that...make them think and always ask about their opinions on things....never talk about yourself, what you think about things, and never compliment them (ex...wow nice Abs!).....they are use to getting that from the normal everyday cheesedicks they encounter. Also if you have something rare that stands out....maybe one of those cheesy sports penants/bracelets, tattoos, nice MP3 player, they will ask you about them too. also it helps to whiten your teeth. i find nowadays that women always compliment on white teeth....this is a must of you work with people, especially in your industry where asthetics are everything...good luck