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None No current Talk conversations about this book.  HeatherMS | May 15, 2012 |   The book's target readers will be mostly shy men and women who have a hard time getting up the nerve to talk to someone, but it can easily be used by students, teachers, business owners, etc. The author quickly takes you through the basic reasons of why conversation is important in our society. There are many reasons why someone can struggle with communications, like social anxiety, fear of rejection, self-esteem, etc. Throughout the book you'll learn about how important body language is; speaking to a stranger in thirty seconds or less; how to make small talk; how to leave a conversation; communicating at work; making friends; the romantic art of conversation; and learning how to communicate in the social media world. This book sparked my interests because I have always been a shy person and, for the most part, avoided small talk. At a social or family event, I would just to into the other room and avoid the conversation. How to Start and Make a Conversation is a great read for shy people, or anyone who wants to brush up on their social skills. There are many helpful tips to get a person through an awkward situation, including starting conversations/small talk at work (even learn how to talk to your boss) and even starting a meaningful conversation on a first date. If you are having any sort of trouble communicating, need to brush up before that big job interview, or are just looking for topics to discuss on a date, then I would recommend this book. (  ) billyburgess | Apr 21, 2012 | no reviews | add a review
Whenever you talk to someone, you have less than ten seconds to capture their attention and another twenty to hold it to you. This window, or opening to getting to know someone is incredibly vital for every salesman, marketing exec, or manager out there who has ever had an important phone call or meeting. But, it is equally as important for the scores of individuals who feel nervous or uncomfortable talking to strangers a figure estimated by many psychological studies to be upwards of 70% of individuals. Being able to have a quick and comfortable conversation can be helpful in almost every aspect of your life, in your career, your family, and your love life. This book was written for those in the vast majority who feel nervous or unhinged the second they step into an unfamiliar conversation. In 30 seconds or less, with this book, you will be able to start and hold a conversation with nearly anyone. You will learn how to start making small talk and what is so important about being able to hold a conversation to start with. From the basic tenets of how you feel about yourself to how you assume other people see you, you will learn what conversation entails and what you can expect in one when you let down your guard and simply start talking. You will learn how to start a conversation and what people do to keep a conversation going. You will learn some basic concepts of what people are interested in talking about and how to avoid those awkward pauses through preparation. Social interaction and discussion has been discussed with leaders in business, education, and psychology and their insights have been included to help even the shyest of individuals understand what they need to know to effectively start and hold conversations with anyone regardless of their current situation. Learn how to carry the clout in a conversation and which crimes and misdemeanors you can avoid to keep from feeling embarrassed. Learn how to gracefully exit a casual conversation and finally learn how to meet new people and find conversations to start by attending or holding networking events, holiday parties, or attending the much dreaded singles scene. For anyone who has ever felt shy and uncomfortable, this book is a necessary tool for understanding and initiating conversation. No library descriptions found. |
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Mr. Gottschalk covers many areas such as social anxiety, rejection, and self-esteem as possible barriers to some when it comes to conversation. He further delves into body language, making small talk, how to leave a conversation, how to have conversations with new friends and even how to ask someone on a date!
Mr. Gottschalk does a good job with breaking down the importance of conversation and how to overcome some of the difficulties people face when trying to initiate conversation. I liked that he covered how to talk with potential friends and romantic interests. And just as important and starting a conversation is the ability to end a conversation.
Although a lot of this is common sense, it helps to really understand what may be holding you back by seeing it spelled out in print. Mr. Gottschalk does not talk down to the reader but makes the reader feel understood. Do I think this book will change shy people over night? No. But it can help a shy person build up the skills to overcome their fears and make conversations more appealing. (