A lot of very true points here and so many are true, so clearly there are a LOT of issues affecting the decision not to attend.
For me personally, I did see the clique element and only after a few shows did anyone I didn't already know act evenly mildly interested in talking (business or not). It wasn't that they had attitude, it was almost like they didn't know what to do. Clearly a lot of reps are not really going to shows to do business and/or they aren't skilled in how to interact with others.
Those that are, seem to stand out as they are out there working and not just talking about "what party are you going to tonight?"
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