The Art of Mingling: Proven Techniques for Mastering Any Room

Does the idea of going to a large party make your mouth go dry? Are you more comfortable on Facebook than face to face? You're not alone: 90 percent of the world suffers from minglephobia. Jeanne Martinet has developed a cure — a sure-fire system for overcoming fears and having a great time at any type of business or social gathering.

Filled with simple techniques, tricks, tips, lines, and maneuvers, The Art of Mingling teaches you:

• Basic survival strategies for the Truly Terrified
• Opening lines and gambits that really work
• Tools and rules for keeping the conversation going in the right direction
• The all-important etiquette of escape
• Faux pas recovery techniques
• How to avoid the dumb use of smartphones
• The secret to being a good listener
• The right way to follow up online
• And much, much more!

A Macmillan Audio production.