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<P>Small talk is not as small as you might think. It’s the foundation of every relationship, professional and personal. It is the sound of people reaching out to each other, searching for similarities, shared interests, goodwill, connections, and friendship. And it’s something we all do every day with people we know. Strangers throw some people off, but graceful social conversation can be learned. This book covers the inner and outer aspects—from the right attitude to how to dress, move around, and introduce yourself. Most importantly, she lays out a series of simple, memorable conversational strategies that make it easy to go from <Q>Nice weather we’re having</Q> to a genuine, rewarding give-and-take. But she won’t tell you what to say. You already have what you need inside you; she merely provides the keys to unlock it. Small talk is the language of creating of a safe, courteous social space.  After you read this book, you’ll wonder what all the fuss was about.</P>

The Serious Business of Small Talk

12th Grade +

THE SERIOUS BUSINESS OF SMALL TALK

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Dedication.
Contents.
Introduction: How Do You Do?.
The Basics.
1: What Is Small Talk For?.
2: How Do We Go About Changing?.
3: Why Is Talkin&#x2019; About Nothin&#x2019; So Darned Hard?.
4: Small Talk 101.
5: Are: Anchor, Reveal, Encourage.
6: Just Say Hello, Leo.
7: Starting from Social Ground Zero.
8: Being More Attractive.
9: Being More Interesting.
10: Being More Interested.
11: Won&#x2019;t You Have Some of My Spiced Nuts?.
12: Being Approachable.
Becoming Even More Fluent, Comfortable, and Charming.
13: Hi, My Name Is &#x2026;.
14: Eating, Drinking, and Walking Around.
15: The Mystery of Good Manners.
16: Men Versus Women: Clash of the Communication Styles.
17: How Do I Get Out of This?.
18: What Are You Saying About You?.
19: How to Raise Fluent, Comfortable, and Charming Kids.
20: Small Talk and Cell Phones, Like Oil and Water.
Conclusion: Small Talk Just May Be Bigger than You Think.
Resources.
Bibliography.
Index.
About the Author.
Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Berrett-Koehler Publishers.

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