Don Gabor

Contains some great practical ideas on how to, well, start conversations and make friends. Tips on how to open your body language, break the ice, remember names, and graciously end conversations. In our family, we struggle with many of these issues, so I thought it might be helpful to read a book about it. The first half was useful; the second half was more about networking in the business world, which was not as applicable to me/us right now, so I just skimmed/skipped that part. There is show more also an abridged audiobook version that we listened to. show less

Feels a bit out of date in places but that's probably inevitable in a practical book on conversation. Overall a great guide to unlearning bad conversational habits and improving conversational skill.

I listened to the audio version and it's pretty much common sense with a little bit of pop psychology (is that the correct term?). It could be helpful for those with social awkwardness (which I do), but honestly - I can't see myself using any of these tips (except the polite and obvious ones). I do know of a couple of people in my life that could possibly benefit from it. 3 stars really, but 4 for the effort.

This book had some good insights, but rather simply written and a bit redundant...like a 5th grade text book.