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

Debra Fine

ISBN 10: 0971132208 / ISBN 13: 9780971132207

Published by Small Talk Publishing, 2002

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114 pages. 8.46x5.51x0.35 inches. In Stock.

Seller Inventory # 0971132208

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Rapport-And Leave a Positive Impression
• Publisher: Small Talk Publishing
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0971132208
• ISBN 13: 9780971132207
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.18 kilograms

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Synopsis

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

About the Author

Debra Fine, is a nationally recognized speaker, author and trainer, who as a former engineer lurked in corners when she wasn t avoiding social functions altogether. She developed her program "The Fine Art of SmallTalk" to teach conversational skills and techniques to both the technically oriented professional and the spouse who is dragged along to conferences, conventions and banquets.