So, one of the best ways to connect with people is to engage them in conversation about the things that interest them as quickly as possible. Focusing on their interests is the first step to building a strong relationship. Given that you generally only have a few minutes—seconds more likely—to make a memorable impression, you have to act fast. Here are a couple of interesting articles on how to make that memorable impression:

• Six Creative Questions To Move From How Are You? To Who Are You? by Scott Ginsberg
• Instant Intimacy by Keith Ferrazzi