How to Instantly Connect with Anyone : 96 All-New Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

Meet new people and converse with confidence
Be credible and charismatic in every social and business situation
Make friends and important contacts wherever you go
Command the respect of everyone you meet

You know who they are. They're the people who, regardless of money, education, looks, or personality, make an impression wherever they go. They are master communicators, and everyone enjoys talking to them. How to Develop Great People Skills shows you how to be one of those lucky few.

Communication guru Leil Lowndes arms you with ninety-six all-new, cutting edge, research-based communications techniques for success in life, love, and business. You will smash the invisible glass ceiling that keeps many people down both personally and professionally. Your new weapon is a neurologically and psychologically sound concept called "Emotional Prediction," or E.P. Leil Lowndes explains the power of EP and shows you how to harness it through deceptively simple methods to reach greater success in all of your relationships.

Introduction : What Determines Social and Professional Success"

Part I : Seven Little Tricks to Make a Great Impression BEFORE People Even Meet You
Chapter 1 : How to Develop Excellent Eye Contact in Ten Easy Steps
Chapter 2 : How to Use Your Eyes to Make People Crave Your Approval
Chapter 3 : How to Wear Confidence When Meeting People
Chapter 4 : How to Make People Appreciate Your Introduction
Chapter 5 : How to Get Them "Dying to Meet You"
Chapter 6 : How to Make Everyone Anxious to Hear Your Opinion

Part II : Eleven Little Tricks to Take the "Hell" Out of "Hello" and Put the "Good" in "Good-Bye"
Chapter 7 : How to Have a One-of-a-Kind, Noticeably Outstanding Handshake
Chapter 8 : How to Exchange Business Cards with Class
Chapter 9 : How to Be a Successful Networking Conversationalist
Chapter 10 : How to Give"or Avoid"Social Hugs
Chapter 11 : How to Detect if Someone"s Hug Is Fake
Chapter 12 : How to Show You Like Someone Without Being Forward
Chapter 13 : How to Play It Cool or Play It Hot in Business and Love
Chapter 14 : How to Say Hello to Prestigious People
Chapter 15 : How to Meet the People You Want
Chapter 16 : How to Make a Great Last Impression

Part III : Twelve Little Tricks to Develop an Extraordinary Gift of Gab
Chapter 17 : How to Get Lively Conversation Going with People You"ve Just Met
Chapter 18 : How to Start a Friendship with Complete Strangers
Chapter 19 : How to Never Hesitate Starting or Joining a Conversation
Chapter 20 : How to Make Your Point When You Keep Getting Interrupted
Chapter 21 : How to Make Friends with Those Who Don"t Speak Your Native Language
Chapter 22 : How to Tailor Your Talk to Your Listener(s)
Chapter 23 : How to Talk to Less Advantaged People
Chapter 24 : How to Save Someone from "Dying of Embarrassment"
Chapter 25 : How to Smoothly Change the Subject
Chapter 26 : How to Know When to Never Change the Subject
Chapter 27 : How to Not Give the Same Answer Twice

Part IV : Ten Little Tricks to Actually ENJOY Parties!
Chapter 28 : How to Make Friends at a Big Party
Chapter 29 : How to Meet the People You Want in an Unusual Way
Chapter 30 : How to Never Look Lost and Lonely at a Gathering
Chapter 31 : How to Ask Great Conversation-Starter Questions
Chapter 32 : How to Save Face When You"ve Forgotten a Name
Chapter 33 : How to Hide the Fact That You Haven"t a Clue What They"re Talking About
Chapter 34 : How to Get away from Nonstop Talkers
Chapter 35 : How to Deal with VIPs at Social Events

Part V : Five Little Tricks to Handle Invitations : The Good, the Bad, and the Bummers
Chapter 36 : How to Increase the Chances of Someone Saying "Yes" to Your Invitation
Chapter 37 : How to Turn Someone Down While Retaining His or Her Affection
Chapter 38 : How to Handle an Unavoidable Bummer
Chapter 39 : How to Prevent People Wishing They"d Never Invited You
Chapter 40 : How to Impress Guests

Part VI : Thirteen Little Tricks to Be a Cool Communicator
Chapter 41 : How to Play It Cool When You"re Late
Chapter 42 : How to Come Out Smelling like a Rose When You"re as Guilty as Heck
Chapter 43 : How to Come Across as Dependable and Competent
Chapter 44 : How to Talk Behind People"s Backs so They Love It
Chapter 45 : How to Make Everyone Comfortable Speaking with You
Chapter 46 : How to Make People Look Up to You
Chapter 47 : How to Exude a More Authoritative Air
Chapter 48 : How to Make Your Signature 21 Percent More Prestigious
Chapter 49 : How to Laugh Your Way to Being Respected
Chapter 50 : How to Escape Bores Without Hurting Their Feelings
Chapter 51 : How to Read People"s Minds

Part VII : Twelve Little Tricks to Avoid the Thirteen Most Common Dumb Things You Should NEVER Say or Do
Chapter 52 : How to Avoid People Thinking You Have No Status at Your Job
Chapter 53 : How to Avoid Sounding like Someone Else Rules Your Life
Chapter 54 : How to Avoid People Saying "Get a Life!"
Chapter 55 : How to Know When Not to Be Friendly
Chapter 56 : How to Avoid Sounding Dishonest
Chapter 57 : How to Avoid Sounding Immature
Chapter 58 : How to Avoid Big Cats Considering You Commonplace
Chapter 59 : How to Avoid Common Dumb Phrases People Say All the Time
Chapter 60 : How to Avoid Alienating Friends When Traveling
Chapter 61 : How to Avoid a Common Holiday Custom That Makes You Look like a Little Puss to Big Cats

Part VIII : Eleven Little Tricks to Give Your E-Mail Today"s Personality and Tomorrow"s Professionalism
Chapter 62 : How to Prove You Are Special When You Are Out of the Office
Chapter 63 : How to Make People Smile When They See Your Message
Chapter 64 : How to Make Your E-Mail Sound Confident
Chapter 65 : How to Avoid Sounding Egotistical in Your E-Mail
Chapter 66 : How to Sound like You Have a Crystal Ball
Chapter 67 : How to Avoid Making People Think You"re Goofing Off at Work
Chapter 68 : How to Avoid E-Mail Humiliation"or Worse!
Chapter 69 : How to Sign Your Messages in the New Millennium

Part IX : Ten Little Tricks to Make a Big Impression on Your Cell (a.k.a. "Phone")
Chapter 70 : How to Know When to E-Mail, When to Phone
Chapter 71 : How to Boost Their Self-Esteem with Your Cell Phone
Chapter 72 : How to Deal with a Caller When You Don"t Know Who the Heck It Is
Chapter 73 : How to Get Rid of "Talk Your Ear Off" People
Chapter 74 : How to Please Them by Hanging Up on Them
Chapter 75 : How to Sound Cool Giving Your Phone Number
Chapter 76 : How to Impress Them with Your Voice Mail Message
Chapter 77 : How to Make Your Phone Voice "Music to Their Ears"
Chapter 78 : How the Phone Can Reveal Who the Boss Is in a Relationship

Part X : Five Little Tricks to Deepen the Relationships You Already Have
Chapter 79 : How to Win Their Hearts"a Year Later!
Chapter 80 : How to Make Them Always Remember Your "Thank You"
Chapter 81 : How to Give Them Compliments They"ll Never Forget
Chapter 82 : How to Enhance Your Relationship with Your Partner
Chapter 83 : How to React When Your Partner Calls You the Wrong Name

A Final Visit to the Laboratory
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