How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships

As you pass through the door, throw your head back and chomp on the imaginary dental grip that first pulls your cheeks back into a smile and then lifts you up.

Sometimes using full Epoxy Eyes is too potent, so here is a gentler, yet effective, form. Watch the speaker but let your glance bounce to your target each time the speaker finishes a point. This way Mr. or Ms. Target still feels you are intrigued by his or her reactions, yet there is relief from the intensity.

When you use Epoxy Eyes, it sends out signals of interest blended with complete confidence in yourself.

the Epoxy Eyes technique suggests you concentrate on the listener—your target—rather than the speaker. This slightly disorients the target and he or she silently asks, "Why is this person looking at me instead of the speaker?" Your target senses you are extremely interested in his or her reactions. This can be beneficial in certain busine

The Epoxy Eyes technique takes at least three people to pull off—you, your target, and one other person.

increase your eye contact slightly more than normal with men on day-to-day communications—and a lot more when talking to women. It broadcasts a visceral message of comprehension and respect.

Pretend your eyes are glued to your conversation partner's with sticky warm taffy. 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 taffy until the tiny string finally breaks.

when you consciously increase your eye contact, even during normal business or social interaction, people will feel they have captivated you.

maintaining strong eye contact gives you the impression of being an intelligent and abstract thinker.