{"product_id":"9781510729063","title":"Beyond Small Talk: Develop the Skills, Tricks, and Techniques You Need to Work a Room","description":"\u003ci\u003eBeyond Small Talk\u003c\/i\u003e is a book for enhancing social skills and developing conversation starters—how to have a deeper connection with people, with tips based on human and social psychology as well as the author's observations and proven coaching techniques. Readers will learn the basics of what makes a good interaction, as well as a plethora of highly-actionable techniques to become more confident, charismatic, and likable. For example:\u003cli\u003eIf your conversations are boring, it may be because you don't know yourself—your experiences or opinions—so you have little to share\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMost people ask bad questions because they are either too specific (what's your favorite movie?) or too broad (what is your passion?)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf you need a witty comeback to an insult, simply agree with the insult and amplify it to an outlandish degree. This shows security and wit.\u003cp\u003eThink of \u003ci\u003eBeyond Small Talk\u003c\/i\u003e as a more detailed and nuanced \u003ci\u003eHow to Win Friends \u0026amp; Influence People\u003c\/i\u003e for the modern age, now that most people see Carnegie's book as \"common sense.\" It will be a handy reference for both introverts looking to step out, and confident speakers looking for an edge. \u003ci\u003eBeyond Small Talk\u003c\/i\u003e empowers readers to step out of their comfort zones to not only break the ice, but also engage an audience in a meaningful and enriching conversation. It is a handy book that will empower readers to speak confidently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Skyhorse Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47065114837232,"sku":"9781510729063","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781510729063_p0.jpg?v=1763722749","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781510729063","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}