Look for an opportunity to tell a joke or be lighthearted. Nothing helps bond like laughter. Even if a person doesn't seem to be much help, remember to ask each person if they know of anyone else in that industry you should call. Ask if they have that person's phone number. Always ask if they have any advice for you.
Most people love to give advice.
You don't have to take their advice, but something they say may be helpful. Remember, what you are doing is creating your own job bank network, a collection of sources who are going to help you get your dream job. Let me know if I can ever return the favor. Maybe you want to get into the entertainment field. You've heard from some of your former classmates at UCLA that Sally Smith, a person who also went to UCLA, has been working at Fox in Los Angeles for more than a year.