The Bottom Line
A must-read for anyone struggling to connect with strangers, work associates, family and potential mates, How To Instantly Connect is a gem of a book full of interesting stories and practical how tos. Readers can skip to the section they feel they need the most help with immediately without having to read the entire book, and really impatient folks can skip to the end of every chapter to get a small synopsis of what to do if they don't have time to get into the details of why a certain technique might work. Highly recommended with almost instant results.
Pros
- Straightforward and easy to read.
- Well laid out sections and chapter headings.
- Useful information that is immediately relevant, and can be used anytime, anywhere.
- Covers the gamut of interpersonal relationships, not just romantic interactions.
Cons
- Readers wanting specific advice about dating would be better off reading another of Lowndes' books.
Description
- Title: How To Instantly Connect With Anyone - 96 All-New Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships
- Author: Leil Lowndes
- Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
- Published: June 2009
- Book Details: 314 pages including bibliography, paperback.
Guide Review - How To Instantly Connect With Anyone By Leil Lowndes
There are several sections to How To Instantly Connect With Anyone, and they are:
- Make a Great Impression Before They Even Meet You - discusses things like eye contact, making people "die to meet you", and creating an impact before even a word is exchanged.
- Impressive Hellos and Goodbyes - making connections is the focus of this section, whether for business or pleasure. Also discusses how to avoid interacting with folks you find draining or don't want to meet.
- Ways To Get Conversation flowing - conversation starters and smoothers for almost any social situation, including folks that don't speak the same language.
- Tricks To Enjoy Parties - an especially helpful section for shy folks, or for people trying to make an excellent impression at larger events.
- How To Handle Invitations - speaks of ensuring your invites get received favorably, and how to turn down invites yet still stay on someone's positive side.
- Be a Cool Communicator To Win Affection - the sneakiest section of the bunch, it describes how to come off as a confident, trustworthy person even if you aren't quite there yet.
- Avoid the 15 Most Common Things You Should Never Say or Do - if you want to avoid sounding immature, dishonest, or unimportant, this is the section to check out first.
- Email For Personality and Professionalism - tricks to help smooth communications virtually.
- How To Make A Big Impression On Your Cell Phone - includes boosting someone else's self esteem using merely your cell phone.
- Deepen Your Current Connections - ways to reignite friendships, romances and connections with family, including one very special chapter about troubleshooting when your partner calls you by the wrong name.
