Explore the intricacies of social engineering and learn how to improve your techniques in this 35-minute conference talk from Derbycon 2012. Delve into topics such as target selection, self-awareness, goal setting, and the anatomy of interactions. Discover the importance of emotional injection, establishing pretexts, and handling objections. Gain insights on team dynamics, reconnaissance, and target sequencing. Analyze recent events and common pitfalls in social engineering practices. Enhance your understanding of body language and reactionary identity preservation. Conclude with a comprehensive recap and engage in a thought-provoking Q&A session to solidify your knowledge of effective social engineering strategies.