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Small Talk Techniques: Smart Strategies for Personal and Professional Success

By Lisa Green Chau

General non-fiction, Writing, Self help

Synthetic audio, Automated braille

Summary

Simple strategies for turning small talk into an essential tool for successThe ability to engage in effective small talk is an invaluable skill for any social interaction, from casual to professional. Small Talk Techniques is your ultimate guide to becoming… a pleasantries pro, with practical strategies that help you establish genuine connections and leave people with a positive, lasting impression.This book is a straightforward resource featuring clear examples and explanations for how these techniques work. You'll also find a range of simple ways to start, maintain, and exit conversations gracefully, listen actively, and keep others interested and engaged.Small Talk Techniques will help you:Navigate any conversation—Learn about the essential components of small talk like asking open-ended questions, expanding on small details, matching someone's mood, and even recovering from social missteps.Expand your network—This expert advice helps you prepare yourself for conversations ahead of time, as well as giving you the tools to make new connections on the fly, and adapt to changing social dynamics with ease.Get the truth about small talk—Break down why small talk is so important and how it opens the door for trust, credibility, and future success at work and in life.Explore how far small talk can take you, with simple strategies and examples that make it easy.

Title Details

ISBN 9781647399856
Publisher Sourcebooks
Copyright Date 2020
Book number 6602700
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Small Talk Techniques: Smart Strategies for Personal and Professional Success

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