What can I learn in one minute that will be useful for the rest of my life?
Tip: When you talk to someone, look into the eyes of the person you are talking to ( not in a creepy way of course), really listen instead of thinking of what you are going to say next, tuning in to what the person might be feeling. Sometimes, words might not need to be said. Sometimes, just acknowledging what the other person is feeling is enough.
The end outcome: You gain the person's trust. They like you. Whether they realize it or not, you made it into their list of the people they like, and that is good enough.
Why? Because people connections are what really get you far in Life. When people like and trust you, they want to help you. But you are not doing all the above to make people like you. You are doing it because once you get accustomed to connecting with others, it just makes you feel really good doing it again and again. Not bad for something useful for you to learn for the rest of your life.