The fine art of small talk : how to start a conversation in any situation / Debra Fine.
By: Fine, Debra.
Publisher: London : Piatkus, c2005Description: xviii, 202 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.ISBN: 0749926740 (pbk.); 9780749926748 (pbk.).Subject(s): Conversation
| Interpersonal communication | Oral communication | EtiquetteDDC classification: 177.2
Contents:
1. What's the big deal about small talk? - 2. Get over your mum's good intentions - 3. Take the plunge: start a conversation! - 4. Keep the conversation going! - 5. Let's give 'Em something to talk about - 6. Hearing aids and listening devices - 7. Prevent pregnant pauses with preparation - 8. Conversational clout - 9. Crimes and misdemeanours - 10. The graceful exit - 11. The conversational ball is in your court! - 12. Make the most of networking events! - 13. Surviving the singles scene - 14. Feel-good factor - 15. Holiday party savvy - 16. Carpe diem.
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| Main Collection | Taylor's Library-TU | 177.2 FIN (Browse shelf) | 1 | Available | GENLS,GENLS,03,GR | 5000027593 |
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1. What's the big deal about small talk? - 2. Get over your mum's good intentions - 3. Take the plunge: start a conversation! - 4. Keep the conversation going! - 5. Let's give 'Em something to talk about - 6. Hearing aids and listening devices - 7. Prevent pregnant pauses with preparation - 8. Conversational clout - 9. Crimes and misdemeanours - 10. The graceful exit - 11. The conversational ball is in your court! - 12. Make the most of networking events! - 13. Surviving the singles scene - 14. Feel-good factor - 15. Holiday party savvy - 16. Carpe diem.