Talk to Me: Conversation Tips for the Small-Talk Challenged

by Carole Honeychurch, Angela Watrous

At work or play, this little book offers practical, hip, and witty advice for enhancing conversation skills. Learn how to deal with bores, narcissists, and overdisclosers; disagree with someone respectfully; deal with aggressive behavior; start a conversation; disengage from a conversation; and deepen connection through conversation. Are you tongue-tied at parties? Terrified by confrontation? Do you fret and worry after every conversation? This book, a sassy, nuts-and-bolts guide, teaches you to find your silver tongue and become a sparkling conversationalist. With bite-sized chapters like 'Wallflowers Anonymous' (starting conversations, speaking up), 'The Old Switcheroo' (changing the subject), and 'Shock the Monkey' (spicing up the conversation), find savvy, usable tips to improve small-talk skills, speak up with confidence, and make everyday social interactions more interesting and engaging. Learn to beat that awkward feeling. Speak with your own unique and captivating voice. Look forward to casual conversation.

Genres: Nonfiction

130 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2003

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

What were they thinking? Perhaps I had incorrect assumptions about this book because it was recommended in the social anxiety workbook by Martin Antony. He claimed you would feel more confident if you brushed up your social skills. Instead for those who feel socially lacking, this book is anxiety fodder. Starting with the introduction the authors deal "humorously" those who make awkward or embarrassing mistakes in social situations. It is probably expected that the reader sees themselves in the awkward and learn to avoid the mistake. For those who are less confident, this book reinforces the idea that everyone is judging and laughing at your faults. Skip this book if you have social anxiety.

[Shanee · Rating 1 out of 5]

No brainer advice on communication skills. Don't feel all that enlightened.

[Aboaiah]

good

[Mary]

NO GOOD