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The Fine Art of Small Talk: How To Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills -- and Leave a Positive Impression!
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 302.346
EAN: 9781401302269
ISBN: 1401302262
Label: Hyperion
Manufacturer: Hyperion
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: October 01, 2005
Publisher: Hyperion
Release Date: September 28, 2005
Studio: Hyperion
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Editorial Review:
Nationally recognized communication expert Debra Fine reveals the techniques and strategies anyone can use to make small talkin 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 its 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 dont know a soul.
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Rating:  - Adding a dimension to a fine book
I periodically teach a course for newly-hired and largely inexperienced application software consultants, "Soft Skills." This book with its imparted wisdoms from a person who climbed the ladder so to speak and its practical, checklist approach is one of the best I have read. I recommend it to my classes.
It is probably worthwhile for persons interested in effective human-to-human communication to also consider that knowledge of non-verbal communication and an ability to handle contentious ... Read More
Rating:  - Good but not the best
it is good book. Nothing special. From rank of 5 I would put 3. A little bit boring and very ordinary. Won't worse reading if you are working with sharp partners and need to be different and better than ordinary joe.
Rating:  - A lot of Technique but very little Social IQ
Based on some of the 4 and 5 stars reviews here I approached this book with excitement and high expectations only to be let down - hard.
The author states that her background is in Engineering and, frankly, I'm not surprised. The "problem" of small talk and conversation is treated like an engineering project rather than the fine art that it truly is (regardless the title). If you're an engineer (like I am) you might be tempted to believe that the litany of manipulative formulas presented ... Read More
Rating:  - "The Fine Art of Small Talk" is the real thing!
"The Fine Art of Small Talk" is the real thing. Accept no substitutions.
Do you dread networking events, meeting new people, hospitality suites and business related social events? That's the question author Debra Fine poses on her Web site.
Let me answer the question. Yes, yes, yes, and yes.
Okay, so I'll admit it. I am the target audience for the book, "The Fine Art of Small Talk."
I'm also the book's publicist, and the reason I took on this particular ... Read More
Rating: - The Real Deal
I have had the opportunity to meet Debra Fine in person, hear her speak and read her book. This is the real deal. Extremely readable, accessible and practical. It's a no brainer: this is THE networking book if you are looking for insights, ideas and inspiration.
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