Arghadip Chakraborty's Key Ideas from How to Talk to Anyone
by Leil Lowndes

“Watch your posture whenever you walk through a doorway. Hold your head high, your shoulders back, and your torso out. This will convey confidence and command respect.”

• Mirroring the person you're talking to make them like you and give them a feeling there are lot of things in common between you.
• Pretend that the person you are meeting is an old friend. 

• The Whazat Technique: Ask questions (About something unusual ideally for a complete stranger) to start a conversation.
• Never just give a naked introduction. Share something interesting about the person.
• Be a word detective. Listen to clues and what the other person is telling you for topics of conversation.
• Avoid the quick ‘me too’.  Let the other person discuss his or her interest before you reveal yours.

• Use people’s names frequently.
• Compliment people behind their back.
• Echo the emotion of someone who is upset and avoid using facts.