schmooze

schmooze    [shmooz]

verb. talk intimately and cozily; gossip

"David Beckham should stay in Los Angeles to schmooze with A-grade celebrities like Jack Nicholson."

"Being able to schmooze casually and confidently is a good quality in a politician."

"They came over by the drink table, now schmoozing some other girl — one who was a lot more their type."