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For more than twenty-five years, small-talk expert Don Gabor has helped thousands of people communicate with wit, confidence, and enthusiasm with his bestseller How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends. This newly revised and updated edition combines classic techniques in the art of conversation with necessary skills for communicating in the twenty-first century. By following the simple and dynamic guidelines you’ll be ready to strike up a great conversation anytime, anywhere. Learn how to keep the conversation going by asking the right questions, using body language effectively, and avoiding conversation pitfalls. Combining his tried-and-true methods with a whole new section on communicating online and through social networking, Don Gabor shows you how to: · Identify your personal conversation style · Engage in online conversations using proper etiquette and security · Turn online conversations into face-to-face relationships · Boost your personal and professional speaking skills to the next level How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends is sure to help you connect with others at home, work, and everywhere in between for years to come.
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"Words are an art of manipulation. This book reaffirms that. I enjoyed the inclusion of FDR's style of communication. Offer something to the other person and then eloquently ask for something from them."
— Casey (4 out of 5 stars)
How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends Listener Reviews
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" Great ideas for business and life. "
— Ben, 10/14/2013 -
" This was OK. Although, I guess I didn't read the revised edition. The one I have is from 1983...just a tad outdated. "
— Eve, 9/16/2013 -
" Its a great informational book, it was fun reading it "
— Brian, 4/6/2013 -
" Basic "
— Mckinley, 1/13/2013 -
" Good book with simple language and lots of Useful and practical information "
— Mhmd, 10/8/2012 -
" I read the book translated into Arabic and it was very good. "
— Yasser, 8/22/2012 -
" A really good book. Mostly common sense stuff, but it did make me think of ways to improve. very much worth the read. "
— Connie, 6/2/2012 -
" Quick, easy read. Some good tips in here too. It is useful for those who really are socially awkward, extremely shy or just want an extra boost in the socializing department. "
— Zara, 4/2/2012 -
" Too much generalization, not enough specifics. I found maybe two or three things that would help, and simply the processing of breaking down conversations and analyzing the give and take will be helpful, but most of the book was not. The chapter on mobile phone etiquette was hilarious. "
— Rachel, 12/25/2011 -
" so helpful "
— Henry, 8/30/2011 -
" I read the book translated into Arabic and it was very good. "
— Yasser, 6/11/2011 -
" Its a great informational book, it was fun reading it "
— Brian, 3/3/2011 -
" Great ideas for business and life. "
— Ben, 12/29/2009 -
" A really good book. Mostly common sense stuff, but it did make me think of ways to improve. very much worth the read. "
— Connie, 3/7/2009 -
" Quick, easy read. Some good tips in here too. It is useful for those who really are socially awkward, extremely shy or just want an extra boost in the socializing department. "
— Zara, 2/18/2009 -
" This was OK. Although, I guess I didn't read the revised edition. The one I have is from 1983...just a tad outdated. "
— Eve, 2/11/2008
About Don Gabor
Don Gabor is the author of the bestseller How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends, plus nine other books and audio programs on networking and interpersonal communication skills. His books have been published by Simon & Schuster, Crown/Random House, McGraw-Hill Education, and others. His titles have also been translated into fifteen languages and have sold twenty-nine foreign rights.