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Small Talk that Doesn't Suck: Stop Talking About the Weather & Start Making Real Connections
No one likes 'networking', and the process of meeting new people can sometimes be like pulling teeth.
How are you, how many siblings do you have, did you have a commute, how long have you lived here, where did you go to university...?! YIKES.
Let's change small talk into real talk that leads to rapport and deeper friendships.
SMALL TALK THAT DOESN'T SUCK - the title tells you all you need to know. How to go from a stranger to a deeper connection extremely quickly, while avoiding most of the awkwardness and useless topics that are inherent.
You'll understand what to say, how to say it, and when to say it. Extremely specific guidelines and prompts in this book to keep people engaged and opening up in any conversation.
What to say and when to say to be likable, connect, and make a memorable impression.
Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He suffered for years as a shy introvert and managed to boil human interaction down to a science - first for himself, and now for you.
NO interview mode, awkward silence, or struggling to hold people’s attention.
- Reading and working with different types of conversational energy and flow
- Adding salt and acid to an interaction - what and how?!
- Why and when you should mention your flaws, and how they are like conversational bait
- What is "medium" talk and how to skip directly to it
- Six guidelines to the art of asking amazing questions
- Storytelling 101
- How to use interruptions to your advantage?!
Become someone who is magnetic and who can make new friends in any situation.
Simple conversation is the gatekeeper to friendships, your dream career, romance, and overall happiness. The ability to connect with anyone is an underrated superpower. People will be more drawn to you without even knowing why, and never again people will people be bored talking to you. You’ll never run out of things to say when you master these conversation tactics.
How are you, how many siblings do you have, did you have a commute, how long have you lived here, where did you go to university...?! YIKES.
Let's change small talk into real talk that leads to rapport and deeper friendships.
SMALL TALK THAT DOESN'T SUCK - the title tells you all you need to know. How to go from a stranger to a deeper connection extremely quickly, while avoiding most of the awkwardness and useless topics that are inherent.
You'll understand what to say, how to say it, and when to say it. Extremely specific guidelines and prompts in this book to keep people engaged and opening up in any conversation.
What to say and when to say to be likable, connect, and make a memorable impression.
Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He suffered for years as a shy introvert and managed to boil human interaction down to a science - first for himself, and now for you.
NO interview mode, awkward silence, or struggling to hold people’s attention.
- Reading and working with different types of conversational energy and flow
- Adding salt and acid to an interaction - what and how?!
- Why and when you should mention your flaws, and how they are like conversational bait
- What is "medium" talk and how to skip directly to it
- Six guidelines to the art of asking amazing questions
- Storytelling 101
- How to use interruptions to your advantage?!
Become someone who is magnetic and who can make new friends in any situation.
Simple conversation is the gatekeeper to friendships, your dream career, romance, and overall happiness. The ability to connect with anyone is an underrated superpower. People will be more drawn to you without even knowing why, and never again people will people be bored talking to you. You’ll never run out of things to say when you master these conversation tactics.
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135 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 21, 2024
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About the author
Patrick King
198 books326 followersPatrick King is a Social Interaction Specialist, in other words, a dating, online dating, image, and communication and social skills coach based in San Francisco, California, and has been featured on numerous national publications such as Inc.com. He’s also a #1 Amazon best-selling dating and relationships author with the most popular online dating book on the market, and writes frequently on dating, love, sex, and relationships.
He focuses on using his emotional intelligence and understanding of human interaction to break down emotional barriers, instill confidence, and equip people with the tools they need for success. No pickup artistry and no gimmicks, simply a thorough mastery of human psychology delivered with a dose of real talk, perfected and honed through three years of law school.
He focuses on using his emotional intelligence and understanding of human interaction to break down emotional barriers, instill confidence, and equip people with the tools they need for success. No pickup artistry and no gimmicks, simply a thorough mastery of human psychology delivered with a dose of real talk, perfected and honed through three years of law school.
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August 26, 2024
Well organized book, easy to read and employ the tenets of the book. Got me thinking and paying more attention in social settings. As with anything, practice makes perfect, so the proof will be in the pudding. Gotta put in the work to stop sucking and get better at conversation.
September 7, 2024
Útil, práctico y completo
Gran manual sobre el tema de las conversaciones. Nos enseña que en ellas hay «givers» y «takers», que las interrupciones no siempre son malas, que hay tres tipos de empatía y un montón de otros conceptos útiles e interesantes para llevar adelante conversaciones fluidas.
Gran manual sobre el tema de las conversaciones. Nos enseña que en ellas hay «givers» y «takers», que las interrupciones no siempre son malas, que hay tres tipos de empatía y un montón de otros conceptos útiles e interesantes para llevar adelante conversaciones fluidas.
June 9, 2025
A good starting point to understand the dynamics of a vibrant conversation. I found the example conversations to be helpful in understanding what works and what doesn't. I also felt that the tips provided are practical and helpful.
Would definitely recommend this book to anyone that is looking to become a better conversationalist.
Would definitely recommend this book to anyone that is looking to become a better conversationalist.
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