Adding people you networked with on Linkedin...

Ive had informational/networking calls with some people in the past and would like to add them on LinkedIn to expand my network. I am just not sure what I should indicate our connection to be when sending the request. We didnt go to the same school, dont work at the same firm, didnt do any business together. I dont think theres an option for "acquaintance"

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I usually just select friend. I don't think it really matters. In fact, I don't recall ever seeing what the person selected when I receive requests.

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CountryUnderdogI usually just select friend. I don't think it really matters. In fact, I don't recall ever seeing what the person selected when I receive requests.

second this. not sure i am alerted if i was selected as a friend, colleague, former sexual partner, etc so it doesn't matter

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