Better Small Talk: Talk to Anyone, Avoid Awkwardness, Generate Deep Conversations, and Make Real Friends

Patrick King

Actionable and applicable verbal maneuvers for just about every phase of conversation. From hello to goodbye, with strangers or old friends, you'll learn how to simply go deeper. Better Small Talk is a unique read. Imagine the following you've just put on your name tag, and you're approached by a stranger. What do you say? Nice weather today. No, we can do better than this. Learn better small talk to avoid awkwardness, put people at ease, and build real rapport. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He suffered for years as a shy introvert and managed to boil human interaction down to a science - first for himself, and now for you. •How to tell captivating stories and what to actually focus on.•Four ways to warm yourself up and prepare for even the most unpredictable conversations.•Instantly setting a tone of friendship and openness with strangers.•Common and subtle conversational habits you need to stop right now Simple conversation is the gatekeeper to friendships, your dream career, romance, and overall happiness. The ability to connect with anyone is an underrated superpower. People will be more drawn to you without even knowing why, and never again people will people be bored talking to you. You’ll never run out of things to say when you master these conversation tactics. This is the sixth book in the “How to be More Likable and Charismatic” series as listed •Improve Your Think on Your Feet, Witty Banter, and Always Know What To Say with Improv Comedy Techniques•Improve Your People How to Connect With Anyone, Communicate Effectively, Develop Deep Relationships, and Become a People Person•The Art of Witty Be Clever, Be Quick, Be Interesting - Create Captivating Conversation•Principles of Skills for a Memorable First Impression, Captivating Presence, and Instant Friendships•Magnetic How to Build Instant Rapport, Be More Likable, and Make a Memorable Impression – Gain the It Factor•Better Small Talk to Anyone, Avoid Awkwardness, Generate Deep Conversations, and Make Real Friends