Create a bulletproof first impression and turn strangers into lasting relationships. Beat surface level small talk and truly connect. You've seen them -people who have the ability to walk into a room of strangers, instantly befriend everyone, and leave with 20 new contacts in their phone. What makes people open up, engage, and connect with them? They've mastered the first 60 seconds of any interaction. Learn the subtle signs people actually pay attention to. Connect Instantly is about breaking though the ice with anyone and setting the stage for friendships and relationships where there doesn't appear to be anything in common. The first 60 seconds makes or breaks you and is the inspection you must always pass. You'll learn what people are really judging and evaluating you on when you first meet them, and what makes them feel comfortable in the way they do with old friends. Network your way anywhere, anytime. This book is filled with examples, exact phrases to use, and illustrative exercises. It focuses on what to actually do when you find yourself meeting new people, what to say, and how to react and respond to them. The author of Connect Instantly, Patrick King, is a highly sought-after social skills coach, internationally bestselling author, and has been featured in GQ, Forbes, Men's Fitness, and Huffington Post: advice from a practitioner and coach and former social recluse. Learn to escape idle chit-chat and hit it off with anyone. •Three mindsets to get deep and personal quickly. •How to connect by speaking people's specific language. •How to be positive without being cheesy or fake. •Why making someone an "expert" makes them love you. We live in a world of snap judgments - take advantage of it. •Foolproof ways to find similarities and common interests. •Cues to analyze and read people accurately. •How to appear genuine right off the bat. Rarely do we get second chances in life. People don't have the time or interest to give you second chances. They'll move on without giving you the benefit of the doubt. Mastering your first impressions will open your world up. Old friends will want to see you more, and you will generate new friends everywhere you go. You'll be first in line for every business opportunity because people will assume the best of you. You'll always be attractive to the opposite sex because of that impression. Relationships are key to happiness and life fulfillment, and you are making sure you have as many as you wish.