The Fine Art Of Small Talk: How to start a conversation in any situation

Self-Help

Fine, Debra

Motivational

Piatkus

Do you spend an abnormal amount of time hiding out in the bathroom or hanging out at 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 a "Nervous Ned" (or "Nervous Nellie") 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 the boss to an association event to a cocktail party where you don't know a soul. 
The Fine Art of Small Talk teaches you to: 
*Start a conversation even when you think you have nothing to say *Avoid foot-in-mouth disease *Stable your shaky knees and dry your sweaty palms *Prevent pregnant pauses and awkward silences *Adopt listening skills that will make you a better conversationalist *Approach social functions with confidence *Feel more at ease at parties, meetings, job interviews, and trade shows *Turn every conversation into an opportunity for success

The Fine Art of Small Talk

Relationships

Small Talk Pub

Do you spend an abnormal amount of time hiding out in the bathroom or hanging out at 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 a "Nervous Ned" (or "Nervous Nellie") 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 the boss to an association event to a cocktail party where you don't know a soul. The Fine Art of Small Talk teaches you to: 
Start a conversation even when you think you have nothing to say 
Avoid foot-in-mouth disease 
Stable your shaky knees and dry your sweaty palms 
Prevent pregnant pauses and awkward silences 
Adopt listening skills that will make you a better conversationalist 
Approach social functions with confidence 
Feel more at ease at parties, meetings, job interviews, and trade shows 
Turn every conversation into an opportunity for success

The Fine Art of Small Talk, Newly Revised Second Edition

Parenting & Relationships

Nationally recognized 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 out in the bathroom or hanging out at 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 a "Nervous Ned or Nellie" 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 the boss to an association event to a cocktail party where you don't know a soul.

The Fine Art of Small Talk: How To Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills -- and Leave a Positive Impression!

Hyperion

Many people think of "small talk" as frivolous, silly, even time-wasting. The fact is, small talk can be a powerful conversational tool--if one knows how to use it correctly. In this fascinating audiotape program, nationally recognized communication expert Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies listeners can use to make effective small talk an easy, natural part of their everyday conversation. July publication date. 2 cassettes.

The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Rapport--And Leave a Positive Impression

Business & Money

Business Culture

Careertrack

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