Art & Skill of Conversation

Rating:
Summary: Covers the basics, but that's about all.
Review: I purchased the Audible.com version of this selection and was very disappointed. For the most part the authors focus on very basic conversational skills (the importance of listening, don't interrupt, know what the topic is before you join a conversation, etc). I had hope that this selection would have more information on how to refine or further develop one's conversation skills.

I thought that the example conversations on the tape were pretty silly. If I ran into someone that spoke like that, I'd be looking for door and a way to get out of the conversation.

If you're looking for a tape on very basic conversational skills you may benefit from this selection. If you're looking for something more, then I think that you too will be disappointed.

Rating:
Summary: Covers the basics, but that's about all.
Review: I purchased the Audible.com version of this selection and was very disappointed. For the most part the authors focus on very basic conversational skills (the importance of listening, don't interrupt, know what the topic is before you join a conversation, etc). I had hope that this selection would have more information on how to refine or further develop one's conversation skills.

I thought that the example conversations on the tape were pretty silly. If I ran into someone that spoke like that, I'd be looking for door and a way to get out of the conversation.

If you're looking for a tape on very basic conversational skills you may benefit from this selection. If you're looking for something more, then I think that you too will be disappointed.