How You Can Talk To Anyone

by Keith Souter

Tongue-tied at parties? Shy on dates? Dreading the next "networking" event? Tackle your inner critic and find self-assurance with this empathetic and practical guide to overcoming your social pariah status and learning to make small talk that could seal your success at work, at home, or in romantic situations. With an opening chapter on how to simply feel more confident about your ability to charm and impress, this book is packed with psychological insight and advice and, more importantly, with strategies for being charming in any social situation. From parties to work outings, it gives opening lines and practical advice on things like body language—and will even help you cope with the difficult times, when tackling conflict or facing an argument. You will learn to love the prospect of a dinner party with even the most challenging guests, and never be lost for words again.

Genres: Self Help

288 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2011

About the author

Keith Souter is a part time doctor, medical journalist and writer. He writes general non-fiction, books on medicine and health and novels in 4 genres.

He lives in Yorkshire within arrow-shot of the ruins of a medieval castle, the setting for two of his historical crime novels - THE PARDONER'S CRIME and THE FOOL'S FOLLY.

His latest novel THE CURSE OF THE BODY SNATCHERS published by G-Press is the first in series of The Adventures of Jack Moon. Aimed at 8-13 year olds, it is a spooky tale set in Victorian London.

Keith is represented by Isabel Atherton at Creative Authors http://www.creativeauthors.co.uk

G-Press and Golden Guides Press http://www.goldenguidespress.com/_/Bo...

Blogs
http://theadventuresofjackmoon.blogsp...

http://west-uist-chronicle.blogspot.c...

Reviews

[Amoryd̉̉ Peng]

hi mom

[Evan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a fine book, but was not what I was expecting or looking for. The book spends some time recognizing how people often have fears of large social events or public speaking. He discusses the differences between shyness, social anxiety, and introversion. He provides some tips for people who have stutters or stammers. He also provides some advice for having good manners, such as body language, eye contact, and even bringing small gifts to dinner parties.

I was able to skim through some of the book because it was not relevant to what I was looking for. The best section was on using NLP in conversations to increase rapport. While I had learned the information before from other books, he provided a review of that content in a concise format.

Overall, the book was okay, but there are better books on developing charisma and social confidence.

[Molly · Rating 2 out of 5]

never trust a book that advises you against laughing at your own jokes (I read this as a joke don't get any ideas)

[Maurya · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't get much new out of this book.

[Ria · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this book somewhat helpful, but at times it was a struggle to stay interested.