Meeting new people can feel like stepping onto a stage with no script. If you’ve ever struggled with shyness or awkwardness in social situations, you’re not alone. Like many of us, you may find it hard to know what to say, how to break the ice, or how to build meaningful connections.

That’s where “How to Talk to Anyone” by Leil Lowndes comes in—a practical, encouraging guide that offers 92 simple techniques to help even the most introverted person feel more confident in conversations. Here are the most valuable tips of how to talk to anyone summary, especially if you're looking to improve your relationships without trying to be someone you're not. Instead of focusing your energy narrowly, Lowndes suggests using a “floodlight” of attention—look around the group with warmth and openness rather than zooming in too tightly.