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The Fine Art of Small Talk

Debra Fine

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The Fine Art of Small Talk

by Debra Fine
The Fine Art of Small Talk
The Fine Art of Small Talk

Transform social fear into engaging conversation skills.

If mingling makes you nervous, "The Fine Art of Small Talk" might just be your new best friend. Debra Fine equips you with the toolbelt you need to gracefully navigate social interactions. Imagine being armed with strategies to start a conversation at a moment's notice, keeping your cool during those all-too-common awkward silences, and turning your chitchats into opportunities. Whether you're eyeing a promotion or just want to make new friends at the next party, this book can help you chat your way to success.

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.

The Fine Art of Small Talk

by Debra Fine
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ISBN: 9780749926748
Author: Debra Fine
Publisher: Piatkus
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development
Related Topics: Self Help, Personal Development, Leadership, Communication, Psychology, Business, Personal Development, Leadership
Goodreads rating: 3.48
(rated by 5853 readers)

Description

Communication expert Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies anyone can use to make small talk - in any situation. Do you spend an abnormal amount of time hiding in the bathroom or hanging around the buffet table at social gatherings? Does the thought of striking up a conversation with a stranger make your stomach do flip-flops? Do you sit nervously through job interviews waiting for the other person to speak? Are you nervous when it comes to networking? Then it's time you mastered The Fine Art of Small Talk. With practical advice and conversation 'cheat sheets,' The Fine Art of Small Talk will help you learn to feel more comfortable in any type of social situation, from lunch with your boss to going out on a date to a cocktail party where you don't know a soul. The Fine Art of Small Talk teaches you how to start a conversation even when you think you have nothing to say; steady your shaky knees and dry your sweaty palms; prevent awkward pauses and lengthy silences; adopt listening skills that will make you a better conversationalist; approach social functions with confidence; feel more at ease at parties, meetings and at job interviews; and turn every conversation into an opportunity for success.
 

Transform social fear into engaging conversation skills.

If mingling makes you nervous, "The Fine Art of Small Talk" might just be your new best friend. Debra Fine equips you with the toolbelt you need to gracefully navigate social interactions. Imagine being armed with strategies to start a conversation at a moment's notice, keeping your cool during those all-too-common awkward silences, and turning your chitchats into opportunities. Whether you're eyeing a promotion or just want to make new friends at the next party, this book can help you chat your way to success.

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.

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