{"product_id":"2940170778096","title":"The Art of Civilized Conversation: A Guide to Expressing Yourself With Style and Grace","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn our fast-paced, electronic society, the most basic social interactionamp;mdash;talking face-to-faceamp;mdash;can be a challenge for even the most educated and self-assured individuals. And yet making conversation is a highly practical skill: those who do it well shine at networking parties, interviews, and business lunches. Good conversation also opens doors to a happier love life, warmer friendships, and more rewarding time with family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Civilized Conversation\u003c\/i\u003e, author Margaret Shepherd offers opening lines, graceful apologies, thoughtful questions, and, ultimately, the confidence to take conversations beyond hello.From the basicsamp;mdash;first impressions, appropriate subject matter, and graceful exitsamp;mdash;to finding the right words for difficult situations and an insightful discussion of body language, Shepherd uses her skilled eye and humorous anecdotes to teach listeners how to turn a plain conversation into an engaging encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with common sense and fresh insight, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Civilized Conversation\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect inspiration not only for what to say but for how to say it with style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tantor Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47100013281520,"sku":"2940170778096","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170778096_p0.jpg?v=1763717506","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170778096","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}