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Summary: Nice and simple
Review: Anyways, it give you a few good tips on improving your day to day interrelations habbits.
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Summary: Conversational Tools Helped Me Profit
Review: As an attorney and business woman I found this book a tool that helped me profit. Conversational skills were not something I was born with yet seem to be a necessary skill for those who seek success in this competitive marketplace. This book gave me the tools I need to go to networking events and association meetings and make the most of these opportunities.
The author gives the reader icebreakers, exit lines and everything in between. It's a must have for any business person who understands the importance of building relationships as the foundation for building business. It's also a perfect gift for any professional not born with the "gift of gab."
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Summary: better help elsewhere
Review: As one of the reviewers said, this tape goes into alot of detail about conversational manners verses the art of small talk itself. Though it has some practical advice it doesn't deliver on starting a conversation and keeping it going as you might expect. A better and more thorough approach to small talk can be better found in Bernardo J. Carducci's consice guide called 'The Pocket Guide to Making Successful Small Talk: How to Talk to Anyone Anytime Anywhere about Anything.'
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Summary: Outstanding
Review: As someone who is shy but wants to reach out, this cassette is a great help. I listen to it every once in a while for a refresher, a source of conversational motivation. Debra hits home on several points of communication you would not otherwise consider. I recommend this product to anyone who wants to improve their confidence in conversing with people.
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Summary: Easy and quickly adaptable for social party , dinner
Review: At the same time, I have ordered Debra's tape, I have bought also 7 others books and video, audio tapes from others authors, on the same subject of conversation. Debra's tape , definitely appears to me, easy, confortable, to apply for any occasions to talk to people Her voice is very friendly and warm. I am so glad to have found Debra' audio tape. She gives , not only advice and techniques, but immediate examples of small talk for introducing yourself , with warmness and giving people the chance and the desire to develop conversation with you. Usually, when invited to dinner, or cocktails , or meeting , I go with the apprehension to meet new people , and to be in the situation of nothing to say , and to appear not interesting to be with.The days after listening to Debra's tape, I have the opportunity to apply in a dinner . I was the guest on a table of 12 persons that I did not know. The evening was lovely, because at last I could engage conversation with new people, as if we were friends. I feel much more confortable ,in such short time and I know that with more training with this tape, I will allow myself, for near future, to love meeting new people, as well as to talk friendly with my clients, my hairdresser, old friends... I really recommend this tape to who wishes to leave a positive impression.
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Summary: A very helpful manual
Review: Everybody can talk, but can you carry a conversation? Or more to the point, can you manage a quality conversation where both (or all) parties feel great about it when they leave? The Fine Art of Small Talk is an excellent manual to help you improve your conversation skills.Author and seminar leader Debra Fine delivers a snappy, interactive and concise guide to getting the most out of networking and social occasions. The book includes many useful lists, such as icebreakers to get a conversation going, topics to avoid,, great exit lines to retreat gracefully, ways to fuel a conversation, and ways to leap the chasm of pregnant pauses. One chapter of special interest is on listening. Do you sometimes talk too much to converse? Do you get distracted by other people or happenings in the room? Do you show your boredom by letting your eyes wander? You, too, huh? The you'll need this chapter as much as I do. Another chapter of special interest is the one on "conversation criminals", which is essentially tips for dealing with difficult people, such as those who monolpolize conversations or brag too much or put you through an interrogation. The Fine Art of Small Talk is everything a personal development book should be: short and to the point, interactive and easy to read, and most of all useful. The reviewer is David Leonhardt, author of Climb your Stairway to Heaven: the 9 habits of maximum happiness...
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Summary: Entertaining and educational
Review: Facilitated in a seminar setting, you listen and feel as though you are participating with the group. The conversation skills taught in this tape are well presented and Deborah is extremely motiviating. I am using her suggestions in practice and find that I am becoming more outgoing already as a result. You will truly see a positive difference in how people relate to you when you take the burden off of them and start the conversation yourself.
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Summary: Add this to your collection and share it with friends!
Review: For a long time I have observed body language and realize I am drawn more to some people because they have a way about them which makes me feel comfortable. Our words do not always say what we are feeling - our body language always does. Knowing which words to say on the other hand can help us to enjoy a conversation more and keep it flowing along. Small talk has helped me to realize what to say and what not to say. I am not perfect and I still wish I could remember 5 people's names in a row when introduced to them at a party. People who expect you to remember all those names need: "How to Deal with Difficult People." You will also love "Stress Management for Professionals." These three should give you all the basics for interacting on the planet.
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Summary: Excellent Tape!!
Review: Having also been to one of Debra Fine's Small Talk seminars, this tape is a good refresher course. Debra makes meeting people fun and give you practical suggestion for "ice breakers" at dinners, parties, or just everyday openers at work or any situation. She explains that most people are shy (like myself). I've found these tips very helpful. Being a computer programmer with my head down all day, I needed these tips. I would highly recommend her tape for EVERYONE! I am very grateful for this tape and her seminars. Thanks for teaching me how much fun it is to "mingle".
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Summary: God Awful, Period.
Review: I am a 21-year old male who lives in Los Angeles, and I was looking for a book that would help me get off to a good start with people I was meeting for the first time. I wanted a method for finding appropriate topics to ask questions about based on the context and situation I was in at a given time. This book did not deliver at all; among other things, it gives you a list of stock questions that don't necessarily apply to situations most people find themselves in. Does the author really expect us to approach a perfect stranger and ask them, "How has the Internet affected your life?" or "If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would be your biggest regret?" I don't know what kind of demographic this book was written for, but its definitely not for anyone my age.
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