It provides numerous little bits and pieces about what to think about in a conversation but this I find can be too much. It made me wonder if I'm listening when someone's speaking and if someone is listening when I'm speaking. For those intimidated by the complexity of personal interaction, or those simply looking to polish their speaking skills, The Art of Civilized Conversation is a powerful guide to communicating in an endearing way. Word Wise helps you read harder books by explaining the most challenging words in the book. Twenty-two easy lessons and fun activities cover skills from "hello" to "farewell." This book draws from biblical values that build character. MARIE CLAIRE, "Blyth is a passionate talker, and here she takes us on an entertaining tour of the art of proper conversationyou'll never be at a loss for words again!" Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Resolve the captcha to access the links! The book jumps from "Rules" that aren't all really rules--more like observations--to sections between and after them where the type obviously changes, but it's unclear sometimes why the sections are there at all or why they are in THAT place. imagines Wednesday star Jenna Ortega as the MCU's White Tiger. So . isn't about etiquette, elocution, or knowing how to hold your teacup with your little finger crooked just so. This was a reasonably entertaining read - the author has experience of many interesting conversations - but, having read it, I cannot say that it improved the art of my conversations. I struggled through the introduction and shes not someone Id want have a beer with. She examines everything from small talk to pillow talk, from riotous raconteurs to crashing bores, from flattery to false smiles. From there on, "The Art of Conversation" uses too many devices familiar to writers with deadlines to meet and spaces to fill: short paragraphs, abundant quotations from others, recurring categories and subcategories with slangy names, lists where ordinary paragraphs would do, and subheadings every few paragraphs. Ok--I'm cheating to say that I "finished" this book. Harry Mount, author of CARPE DIEM, `A witty and thoroughly entertaining guide to the noble art of conversation.' //MOtKjz,
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