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The Art of Civilized Conversation

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What to expect

In our fast-paced, electronic society, the most basic social interaction—talking face-to-face—can be a challenge for even the most educated and self-assured individuals. And yet making conversation is a highly practical skill: those who do it well shine at networking parties, interviews, and business lunches. Good conversation also opens doors to a happier love life, warmer friendships, and more rewarding time with family.



In The Art of Civilized Conversation, author Margaret Shepherd offers opening lines, graceful apologies, thoughtful questions, and, ultimately, the confidence to take conversations beyond hello.From the basics—first impressions, appropriate subject matter, and graceful exits—to finding the right words for difficult situations and an insightful discussion of body language, Shepherd uses her skilled eye and humorous anecdotes to teach listeners how to turn a plain conversation into an engaging encounter.



Filled with common sense and fresh insight, The Art of Civilized Conversation is the perfect inspiration not only for what to say but for how to say it with style.
Author Margaret Shepherd
Narrator Donna Postel
Duration 6 hours and 13 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781977372253
Format Audiobook
Publisher Tantor Media, Inc
Genre Communication studies, Encyclopaedias and reference works, Language: reference and general, Parties, etiquette and entertaining, Society and culture: general, Soft skills and dealing with other people
Availability US

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