How to Talk to Anyone Quotes

“So how do you find out what someone does for a living? (I thought you'd never ask.) You simply practice the following eight words. All together now: "How . . . do . . . you . . . spend . . . most . . . of . . . your . . . time?”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“Women”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“However, for the ice cream company, he highlighted his experience turning a small company around by doubling its sales in three years. For the food chain, he underscored his experience working in Europe and his knowledge of foreign markets.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“aspirations. Did he send the same resume to each? Absolutely not. His resume never deviated one iota from the truth of his background.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“prospective”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“attractive people are surrounded by smiling sycophants feigning interest and fawning all over them.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“What’s a Whatzit? A Whatzit is anything you wear or carry that is unusual – a unique pin, an interesting purse, a strange tie, an amusing hat. A Whatzit is any object that draws people’s attention and inspires them to approach you and ask, ‘Uh, what’s that?’ Your Whatzit can be as subtle or overt as your personality and the occasion permit.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“Whenever your conversation really counts, let your nose itch, your ear tingle, or your foot prickle. Do not fidget, twitch, wiggle, squirm, or scratch. And above all, keep your paws away from your face. Hand motions near your face and all fidgeting can give your listener the gut feeling you’re fibbing.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“Pretend your eyes are glued to your Conversation Partner’s with sticky warm toffee. Don’t break eye contact even after he or she has finished speaking. When you must look away, do it ever so slowly, reluctantly, stretching the gooey toffee until the tiny string finally breaks.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“TECHNIQUE #14 EAVESDROP IN No Whatzit? No host for Whoozat? No problem! Just sidle up behind the swarm of folks you want to infiltrate and open your ears. Wait for any flimsy excuse and jump in with "Excuse me, I couldn't help but overhear. . . ." Will they be taken aback? Momentarily. Will they get over it? Momentarily. Will you be in the conversation? Absolutely!”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“TECHNIQUE #13 WHOOZAT Whoozat is the most effective, least used (by non-politicians) meeting-people device ever contrived. Simply ask the party giver to make the introduction, or pump for a few facts that you can immediately turn into icebreakers.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“TECHNIQUE #12 ALWAYS WEAR A WHATZIT Whenever you go to a gathering, wear or carry something unusual to give people who find you the delightful stranger across the crowded room an excuse to approach. "Excuse me, I couldn't help but notice your . . . what IS that?”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“TECHNIQUE #11 PROSAIC WITH PASSION Worried about your first words? Fear not, because 80 percent of your listener's impression has nothing to do with your words anyway. Almost anything you say at first is fine. No matter how prosaic the text, an empathetic mood, a positive demeanor, and passionate delivery make you sound exciting.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“You see, small talk is not about facts or words. It's about music, about melody. Small talk is about putting people at ease. It's about making comforting noises together like cats purring, children humming, or groups chanting. You must first match your listener's mood.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“TECHNIQUE #8 HANS'S HORSE SENSE Make it a habit to get on a dual track while talking. Express yourself, but keep a keen eye on how your listener is reacting to what you're saying. Then plan your moves accordingly. If a horse can do it, so can a human. People will say you pick up on everything. You never miss a trick. You've got horse sense.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“sooo”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“You should never ask "What do you do for a living? What is your job?”. You simply practice the following eight words. How do you spend most of your time?”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“Never, ever, give just a one-sentence response to the question, Where are you from? Give the asker some fuel for his tank, some fodder for his trough.

All it takes is an extra sentence or two about your city. Some interesting facts, some witty observations to hook the asker into the conversation.

Learn some engaging facts about your hometown that conversational partners can comment on. Learn some history, geography, business statistics, or perhaps a few fun facts to tickle future friends funny bones.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“Never, ever, give just a one-sentence response to the question, Where are you from? Give the asker some fuel for his tank, some fodder for his trough.
All it takes is an extra sentence or two about your city. Some interesting facts, some witty observations to hook the asker into the conversation.
Learn some engaging facts about your hometown that conversational partners can comment on. Learn some history, geography, business statistics, or perhaps a few fun facts to tickle future friends funny bones.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“It's not all what you say, it's how you say it.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“have captured the hearts and conquered the minds of hundreds of others who helped boost them, rung by rung, to”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“3 His wisdom for the ages said success lay in smiling, showing interest in other people, and making them feel good about themselves.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“cliquish”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“boils down to”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“Say "I help people moving into our area find the right home.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“scrutinized”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“Do you usually go hiking? This weekend, take a tennis lesson. Do you bowl? Leave that to your buddies this time. Why? Because it will give you conversational fodder for the rest of your life.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“I always try to turn the spotlight on the other person." Truly confident people often do this. They know they grow more by listening than talking.”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

“apprehensive”
― Leil Lowndes, How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships