How to Make Small Talk, Melissa Wadsworth
How to Make Small Talk, Melissa Wadsworth
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How to Make Small Talk
Conversation Starters, Exercises, and Scenarios

Author: Melissa Wadsworth

Narrator: Robin Eller

Unabridged: 3 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/10/2017


Synopsis

Learn how to improve your basic conversation skills and engage in pleasant small talk for more positive face-to-face interactions in this simple, visually engaging guide.

With today’s focus on technology and digital communication, face-to-face small talk is becoming increasingly difficult. How do you start a conversation with a stranger? What do you need to do to make a great first impression? What should you do when the conversation starts to drift off?

In How to Make Small Talk, you’ll learn the art of small talk for all types of situations. With simple advice, engaging visuals, and brief exercises, this book makes it easy to improve your casual chitchat skills. From professional networking to first dates to casual run-ins with a neighbor, you’ll always be able to strike up a great conversation and leave a positive, lasting impression.

About Melissa Wadsworth

Melissa Wadsworth is an introvert who found her voice first through a career in public relations and then as an inspirational speaker and personal-growth workshop leader. The founder of Brilliance Unlimited, LLC, Melissa believes that finding the joy in heart-based communications, creativity, and intuition are the keys sensitive people worldwide need to manifest amazing and satisfying life journeys. How to Make Small Talk is her first book. Learn more at her website, CollectiveManifestation.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Daniel on August 16, 2018

I listened to the audio-book...perhaps it would be better to skim this book. Parts of it were quite engaging and others were simply awful. I liked hearing about the psychological and philosophical aspects of small talk but when she started talking tactics it got real dumb real fast.......more

Goodreads review by Chad on February 22, 2022

This tiny book is ok, but I don't feel it's incredibly helpful.......more

Goodreads review by Jan K. Byland on July 28, 2020

Brief but helpful The book helped me consider some aspects of small talk that I forget sometimes. Overall, it isn't a bad read.......more

Goodreads review by Dee’s Cozy Corner on January 08, 2024

Just ok. Boring.......more

Goodreads review by Emily on February 26, 2025

I thought that maybe I would gain some insight or a new approach to people. I expected too much. Cute guide to the basics maybe for young adults.......more