How to Master Small Talk
William Howard
Improving your "small talk" skills is something many people never even consider. That can be a big mistake, especially if you want to get the most out of your interactions with others in your day-to-day life. The truth is that the great majority of all discussion consists of minor chitchat and cordialities. Think of it as the necessary framework supporting all meaningful exchanges.
This book will help you perfect the art of chitchat until it becomes second-nature. For many communication students, this is the final piece of the puzzle needed to turn one into a master conversationalist. At the very least, becoming confident in your ability to engage in small talk will make conversation more enjoyable and increase fulfillment in your social life. But the potential rewards are so much more far-reaching, both professionally and personally, that it is well worth the relatively small effort to attain.
In How to Master Small Talk you will learn:
Ways to naturally introduce yourself without being awkwardSeveral easy-to-remember methods for starting conversationsReliable ice-breakers for both business networking and personal chatsThe 4 key elements of casual dialogueAlways-safe topics vs topics to avoidEffortless ways of keeping conversations aliveHow to ask questions to control a discussionWays to captivate a listenerListening skillsHow to get people to like you without really tryingNonverbal communication…and much more.
Duration - 3h 12m.
Author - William Howard.
Narrator - Adrian Newcastle.
Published Date - Wednesday, 17 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2022 William Howard ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Improving your "small talk" skills is something many people never even consider. That can be a big mistake, especially if you want to get the most out of your interactions with others in your day-to-day life. The truth is that the great majority of all discussion consists of minor chitchat and cordialities. Think of it as the necessary framework supporting all meaningful exchanges. This book will help you perfect the art of chitchat until it becomes second-nature. For many communication students, this is the final piece of the puzzle needed to turn one into a master conversationalist. At the very least, becoming confident in your ability to engage in small talk will make conversation more enjoyable and increase fulfillment in your social life. But the potential rewards are so much more far-reaching, both professionally and personally, that it is well worth the relatively small effort to attain. In How to Master Small Talk you will learn: Ways to naturally introduce yourself without being awkwardSeveral easy-to-remember methods for starting conversationsReliable ice-breakers for both business networking and personal chatsThe 4 key elements of casual dialogueAlways-safe topics vs topics to avoidEffortless ways of keeping conversations aliveHow to ask questions to control a discussionWays to captivate a listenerListening skillsHow to get people to like you without really tryingNonverbal communication…and much more. Duration - 3h 12m. Author - William Howard. Narrator - Adrian Newcastle. Published Date - Wednesday, 17 January 2024. Copyright - © 2022 William Howard ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:19
Intoduction
Duration:00:02:15
Chapter 1: Small Talk 101
Duration:00:17:59
Chapter 2: Icebreakers and Small Talk Approaches
Duration:00:29:13
Chapter 3: How to Carry a Conversation
Duration:00:16:41
Chapter 4: Principles for Success to Captivate Listeners
Duration:00:16:20
Chapter 5: Creating an Emotional Connection
Duration:00:25:09
Chapter 6: Listening to Others
Duration:00:11:49
Chapter 7: The Power of Nonverbal Communication
Duration:00:24:02
Chapter 8: Avoiding Conversation Barriers, Blunders, and Awkwardness
Duration:00:17:36
Chapter 9: Strategic Small Talk for Conversation Hurdles
Duration:00:17:06
Chapter 10: Going From Small Talk to Meaningful Conversations
Duration:00:09:28
Conclusion
Duration:00:02:53
Guide Cheat Sheet
Duration:00:00:48
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:22