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CHATTER: Small Talk, Charisma, and How to Talk to Anyone

Anyone who dreads small talk or wishes they could hold a room more easily will find practical guidance here. Patrick King lays out twenty principles for making a strong first impression, keeping a conversation alive through awkward pauses, opening up to new acquaintances and leaving a chat gracefully. Chapters also cover charisma, emotional intelligence and listening well. The aim is to turn quick exchanges with strangers into lasting connections that help in friendship, love and work. A cheat sheet at the end sums up the key points.

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