TY - BOOK AU - Fine,Debra TI - The fine art of small talk: how to start a conversation, keep it going, build networking skills, and leave a positive impression SN - 1401302262 AV - BJ 2121 .F5 2005 PY - 2005/// CY - New York PB - Hyperion KW - Conversation. KW - Conversation KW - Oral communication KW - fast KW - Smalltalk KW - gnd KW - Konversation KW - M�undliche Kommunikation N1 - What's the big deal about small talk? -- Get over your mom's good intentions -- Take the plunge: start a conversation! -- Keep the conversation going! -- Let's give 'em something to talk about -- Hearing aids and listening devices -- Prevent pregnant pauses with preparation -- Conversational clout -- Crimes and misdemeanors -- The graceful exit -- The conversational ball is in your court! -- Make the most of networking events! -- Surviving the singles scene -- Feel-good factor -- Holiday party savvy -- Carpe diem N2 - Techniques to starting a conversation and building networking skills with tips on avoiding silences, leaving a positive impression, and being self-assured UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/fy0906/2005046106.html UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1204/2005046106-d.html UR - http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1309/2005046106-b.html ER -