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Conversationally Speaking: WHAT to Say, WHEN to Say It, and HOW to Never Run Out of Things to Say
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Many of us struggle to start a conversation with a stranger, fill an awkward pause, or move from small talk to something that matters. This self-help guide sets out to explain why conversations succeed or stall, and what a reader can do about it. Patrick King breaks a conversation into its stages, from the opening greeting to the deeper exchange that builds closeness, and gives concrete principles for each one, with examples.
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Topics include choosing icebreakers, telling stories well, using humor, and listening so the other person feels heard. The book also explains how reflecting someone's words back to them can build rapport. A three-week practice plan is included to help readers turn these ideas into habit. The aim is to make everyday talk more purposeful and to help people build better friendships, relationships and working ties.
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