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Do Conversation: There’s No Such Thing as Small Talk

by Robert Poynton
$13.90
Do Conversation: There’s No Such Thing as Small Talk
Do Conversation: There’s No Such Thing as Small Talk

For anxious talkers seeking deeper human connection

This feels like a warm, practical guide for anyone who dreads awkward silences or wants conversations to feel more real. Rather than teaching you to be charming or clever, it gently shows how listening, presence, and a little structure can make talk flow naturally. It’s the kind of book readers would love for making everyday interactions feel less stressful and much more meaningful.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Do Conversation: There’s No Such Thing as Small Talk

by Robert Poynton
$13.90
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ISBN: 9781914168277
Authors: Robert Poynton
Publisher: Do Books
Date of Publication: 2024-05-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Sociology
Related Topics: Social Justice, Social Issues, How To, Personal Development, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 48 readers)

Description

Conversation is about more than communication. It’s how we connect with each other and make sense of the world—it's an essential part of being human. So why do some conversations flow, while others are stilted and awkward? Can we make difficult conversations easier? Robert Poynton explores and celebrates the ‘everyday miracle’ that helps us connect with other people. He offers simple ways to hone our natural skills so that we overcome anxiety and converse more skillfully and consciously. In Do Conversation, you: - Discover that good conversation isn’t about being clever, witty or winning arguments - Learn to listen and hold space - Create the conditions for more fruitful conversations - Understand how a bit of simple structure can create new and different kinds of conversations The best conversations aren’t artificially controlled or planned; they are highly responsive and lead to new ideas, connections and meaning between those participating—a generative force that creates meaning and belonging. Let’s talk.
 

For anxious talkers seeking deeper human connection

This feels like a warm, practical guide for anyone who dreads awkward silences or wants conversations to feel more real. Rather than teaching you to be charming or clever, it gently shows how listening, presence, and a little structure can make talk flow naturally. It’s the kind of book readers would love for making everyday interactions feel less stressful and much more meaningful.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.