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Better Small Talk

Better Small Talk

Talk to Anyone, Avoid Awkwardness, Generate Deep Conversations and Make Real Friends

Patrick King
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That first conversation, while networking or socially, can be quite daunting! What do you say to connect and make a memorable impression?

For everyone who ends up at the usual “weather talk” and struggles to start interesting conversations, here you’ll find ways, from hello to goodbye, on how to simply go deeper.

Better Small Talk is a unique read. Imagine the following situation: you’ve just put on your name tag, and you’re approached by a stranger. What do you say? Nice weather today.
No, we can do better than this. Learn better small talk to avoid awkwardness, put people at ease, and build real rapport.

You’ll learn exact dialogues, responses, phrases, and questions to use.
-How to tell captivating stories and what to actually focus on.
-Four ways to warm yourself up and prepare for even the most unpredictable conversations.
-Instantly setting a tone of friendship and openness with strangers.
-Common and subtle conversational habits you need to stop right now.

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 will people be bored talking to you. You’ll never run out of things to say when you master these conversation tactics.

Imprint: India Penguin

Published: Oct/2023

ISBN: 9780143459415

Length : 160 Pages

MRP : ₹250.00

Better Small Talk

Talk to Anyone, Avoid Awkwardness, Generate Deep Conversations and Make Real Friends

Patrick King

That first conversation, while networking or socially, can be quite daunting! What do you say to connect and make a memorable impression?

For everyone who ends up at the usual “weather talk” and struggles to start interesting conversations, here you’ll find ways, from hello to goodbye, on how to simply go deeper.

Better Small Talk is a unique read. Imagine the following situation: you’ve just put on your name tag, and you’re approached by a stranger. What do you say? Nice weather today.
No, we can do better than this. Learn better small talk to avoid awkwardness, put people at ease, and build real rapport.

You’ll learn exact dialogues, responses, phrases, and questions to use.
-How to tell captivating stories and what to actually focus on.
-Four ways to warm yourself up and prepare for even the most unpredictable conversations.
-Instantly setting a tone of friendship and openness with strangers.
-Common and subtle conversational habits you need to stop right now.

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 will people be bored talking to you. You’ll never run out of things to say when you master these conversation tactics.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Patrick King

Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience.
He has sold over 1 million books, and he is one of the world's foremost authorities when it comes to social skills, social psychology, and human behavior. He's been featured in: GQ Magazine, TedX, Forbes, NBC News, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Men's Fitness, Inc., ATTN, Real Simple Magazine, and Creative Live.

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