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How you can talk to anyone in every situation / Emma Sargent and Tim Fearon.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Sargent, Emma, author.
Fearon, Tim, author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Interpersonal communication.
Conversation.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (x, 188 p. ) ill.
Edition:
1st edition
Place of Publication:
Harlow : Pearson Education Limited, 2012.
Language Note:
English
System Details:
text file
Summary:
This text shows readers exactly how to walk into a room full of strangers and make small talk with anybody in it. Whether you're very shy or you just don t really enjoy small talk situations, this book will deliver all the techniques, tips and know-how you'll need to talk to anyone about anything, at any time and in any situation. There aren t many people who really embrace the idea of entering a room full of strangers and being expected to make conversation. Likewise most people shy away from small talk situations with people they have little or nothing in common with. But there are some people seem to do it so well. We ve all watched them enviously as they walk into a room of strangers, take command and move seamlessly and effortlessly from group to group, dazzling with their confidence and charm, and entertaining with their witty repartee and interesting anecdotes. We on the other hand, hover on the sidelines trying desperately not to draw attention to ourselves. How You Can Talk to Anyone will show you exactly how these people do it, so you you can do it too. Whether you re very shy or you just don t really enjoy small talk situations, this book will deliver all the techniques, tips and know-how you ll need to talk to anyone about anything, at any time and in any situation. Whether networking in business, finding the love of your life, joining a new club, or being stuck on a train with a colleague, the ability to talk and interact confidently is vital. How You Can Talk to Anyone will show you how to banish your fears, take control of your nerves and make sure that, not only can you cope with any social situation you find yourself in, but that you will shine, be liked and leave having made a lasting impression.
Contents:
About the authors Introduction Chapter 1: The secrets of talking to anyone with confidence Chapter 2: It s all about you Chapter 3: Conversation basics Chapter 4 How to build rapport and connect with anyone Chapter 5: How you can talk to anyone at work Chapter 6: How to talk to anyone in difficult situations Chapter 7: When to shut up! Chapter 8: How to talk when you want to shine
Notes:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Description based on print version record.
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBC, viewed May 02, 2025).
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
9786612983641
9780273759881
0273759884
9781282983649
1282983644
9780273735724
0273735721
OCLC:
1024273363

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