{"product_id":"the-fine-art-of-small-talk-9780971132221","title":"The Fine Art of Small Talk","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fine Art of Small Talk\u003c\/strong\u003e by Fine, Debra. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780971132221.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you spend an abnormal amount of time hiding out in the bathroom or hanging out at the buffet table at social gatherings? Does the thought of striking up a conversation with a stranger make your stomach do flip-flops? Do you sit nervously through job interviews waiting for the other person to speak? Are you a \"Nervous Ned\" (or \"Nervous Nellie\") when it comes to networking? Then its time you mastered The FINE Art of Small Talk. With practical advice and conversation \"cheat sheets,\" The FINE Art of Small Talk will help you learn to feel more comfortable in any type of social situation, from lunch with the boss to an association event to a cocktail party where you dont know a soul. The Fine Art of Small Talk teaches you to:\nStart a conversation even when you think you have nothing to say\nAvoid foot-in-mouth disease\nStable your shaky knees and dry your sweaty palms\nPrevent pregnant pauses and awkward silences\nAdopt listening skills that will make you a better conversationalist\nApproach social functions with confidence\nFeel more at ease at parties, meetings, job interviews, and trade shows\nTurn every conversation into an opportunity for success\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Brand: Small Talk Pub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45255464288309,"sku":"ByrdShop_0971132224","price":53.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780971132221_45f3aa13-0160-4f8c-8730-4dd00da6f7a2.jpg?v=1779930269","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-fine-art-of-small-talk-9780971132221","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}