And really there are not "rules" - they are only guidlines and suggestions.
Each group has thier own guidlines to help the meeting run smoothly..
The best suggestion is to chum up with another female and talk with them before and after a meeting and just listen during the meetings and talk with
some of the women afterwards..Most meetings have coffee and people stick around and chat..Somee meetings there is even a group of folks that go out for a bite to eat and/or coffee..(the meeting after the meeting)
Another good way to meet people and ask questions.
In most meetings they ask at some point if there are any Newcomers..If you stand up and introduce yourself at that time..people will come to meet you after the meeting - that makes it easier to meet people...
You'll do just fine - just keep going to meetings....
Janni