Establishing strong relationships with others is an invaluable part of life. For some, it is easy to connect with people, making bonds within moments of meeting.

Others may require more time and effort to do so. To maximize your effectiveness in connecting with people, assess the best characteristics that work for you and use that knowledge to your advantage.

Personally, I find smaller groups and individual settings more engaging than being in large rooms crowded with people.

This can help me to focus better on the particular connection at hand instead of becoming overwhelmed by a sea of faces.