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The Art of Mingling: Proven Techniques for Mastering Any Room

by Jeanne Martinet

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"- Opening lines that really work - Tips and tricks for the tongue-tied - The etiquette of escape - Mastering the fine points of eye contact, small talk, introductions, and more - Feel terrific at any party -- business or social Does the idea of talking to a lot of people you don't know make you weak in the knees? You may be suffering from mingle-phobia -- a secret fear of parties. The Art of Mingling will show you how to overcome your fears, meet new people with charm and confidence, and acheive social success at every kind of party -- business or pleasure. Filled with dozens of simple techniques, tricks, lines and maneuvers, The Art of Mingling will help you: - Develop the right mindset for entering a room full of strangers - Choose your first mingling target - Deliver opening lines that really work - Keep the conversation alive and interesting - Master the etiquette of escape - Circulate with grace and style - Use advanced mingling techniques such as body language, accents, props, toasts, and name tags for maximum effect - Recover from faux pas -- everything from spills and memory lapses to wrong attire - Negotiate tough rooms (too crowded, too empty, too "too") - Feel completely at ease at any kind of party"--… (more)
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Not only packed with lots of good tips for surviving and thriving in any party environment, but also just an entertaining read. ( )
  wsampson13 | Mar 2, 2024 |
Better title would be "The art of lying". The author suggests lying and employing a range of dishonest schemes in order to accomplish some self-serving goals. There is no lesson to be learned from this book. Waste of time. Would give negative rating if that would be an option. ( )
  helmines | Apr 4, 2022 |
A pretty good book for folks that have no idea how to mingle intentionally, like myself. Marinet gives a number of different techniques that you can take or leave. Use what seems to work for you. I didn't care much for when she started talking about the "Tao of Mingling". I had a worldview clash there.

Still a helpful read to at least give you some language. ( )
  redeemedronin | Dec 28, 2020 |
I picked this book up at a used book sale and, frankly, if I had paid more than a dollar for it, it would have been too much. The attempts at humor are labored and cliche-ridden, nor is the book useful in any genuine sense. I've met people who attempt to use highly artifical ploys such as those outlined here and, except in the case of the most obnoxious, have ached for the lack of social skills they showed. ( )
  turtlesleap | Aug 1, 2012 |
A confession: I was prepared to attempt a humorously catty review of the audio version of this book until reading responses from readers who found its advice helpful. On reflection, her advice has its value -- much of it will be appropriate only to some social situations and some people. However, many of her ideas aren't too bad, making me wish I'd had her book years ago, when I found social situations much more difficult. ( )
4 vote danielx | Oct 8, 2010 |
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"- Opening lines that really work - Tips and tricks for the tongue-tied - The etiquette of escape - Mastering the fine points of eye contact, small talk, introductions, and more - Feel terrific at any party -- business or social Does the idea of talking to a lot of people you don't know make you weak in the knees? You may be suffering from mingle-phobia -- a secret fear of parties. The Art of Mingling will show you how to overcome your fears, meet new people with charm and confidence, and acheive social success at every kind of party -- business or pleasure. Filled with dozens of simple techniques, tricks, lines and maneuvers, The Art of Mingling will help you: - Develop the right mindset for entering a room full of strangers - Choose your first mingling target - Deliver opening lines that really work - Keep the conversation alive and interesting - Master the etiquette of escape - Circulate with grace and style - Use advanced mingling techniques such as body language, accents, props, toasts, and name tags for maximum effect - Recover from faux pas -- everything from spills and memory lapses to wrong attire - Negotiate tough rooms (too crowded, too empty, too "too") - Feel completely at ease at any kind of party"--

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