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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Small talk is a skill that anyone can learn.
Chapter 3: It’s on you to initiate conversations with others; in fact, not doing so is a big mistake.
Chapter 4: Take on the burden of conversation by learning people’s names and preparing icebreakers.
Chapter 5: Open-ended questions and deeper probing improve your conversations.
Chapter 6: Use diverse questions and situational clues to keep conversations alive.
Chapter 7: Paying close attention to body language and verbal cues truly makes you a better listener.
Chapter 8: Leaving a conversation gracefully and honestly can strengthen the connection you’ve made.
Description
The Fine Art of Small Talk (2005) offers practical advice for cultivating conversation skills. Drawing on anecdotes from the author’s own journey to becoming a confident small-talker, these blinks will teach you how to initiate, sustain and exit conversations with ease and grace.
Who Should Listen
- Professionals looking to sharpen their networking skills
- Introverts seeking confidence in social situations
- Parents who want to strengthen their relationships with their children