The Art of Conversation: Magic Key to Personal and Social Popularity
Language: English
Published by Simon & Schuster, 1976
- Hardcover
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- Title
- The Art of Conversation: Magic Key to Personal and Social Popularity
- Author
- Morris, James A.
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Publication year
- 1976
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0130466980
- ISBN 13
- 9780130466983
- Item weight
- 16 ounces
- Dimensions
- 9x5x1
Here are the "unwritten laws" of effective conversation--techniques that will work quickly to help you establish better relationships with everyone you come in contact with--compel them to enthusiastically seek your company and friendship, gain their respect, make them want to listen to YOUR ideas!
Shyness, saying the wrong, being at a loss for words, feeling strained or awkward when talking to some people--these and other problems will disappear almost magically as you follow the easy, 3-plateau program this book presents.
In the first plateau, you'll discover:
* how to "break the ice" and get a good conversation going, even with a total stranger.
* how to put infectious enthusiasm into your conversation
* ways to get people to "open up" with you
* reactions that will cause people to like you instantly
* how to get over common hangups such as shyness or nervousness.
In the second plateau you'll:
* develop your ability to handle the "give-and-take" so necessary for successful conversation.
* discover ways to automatically express your thoughts and ideas clearly.
* master the 5 steps for making sincere and creative listening pay off.
In the 3rd plateau you'll:
* develop all-important timing instincts.
* see how to awaken your senses to add sparkle to your conversation.
* discover how to build a reservoir of knowledge so that your conversation will never run dry.
* see how to interpret "feedback" to be sure that the conversation is moving smoothly and productively.
* and more
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