Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
How to shine in Society, or the art of conversation, etc
Author: How to Shine in Society; Or, The Art of Conversation, Etc
Author: SocietyHow to Shine in Society
Author: How to Shine in Society ; Or, the Art of Conversation ; Containing Its Principles, Laws ... in Modern Polite Society
Author: SOCIETYHow to Shine in Society, Or, The Science of Conversation
Author: Martine's Hand-book of Etiquette and Guide to True Politeness
Author: Arthur MartinePublisher: Applewood Books
ISBN: 1557094292
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
A guide to etiquette that was used right after the Civil War. Recommended by the Confederate Yankee.
British Museum Catalogue of printed Books
Author: Colonial Voices
Author: Joy DamousiPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521516315
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Innovative study of the role of language in the 'civilising' project of the British Empire in colonial Australia.
Reclaiming Conversation
Author: Sherry TurklePublisher:
ISBN: 1594205558
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
An engaging look at how technology is undermining our creativity and relationships and how face-to-face conversation can help us get it back.
The Art of Conversation
Author: Stephen HauntsPublisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781710541441
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
If shyness is impacting your life in a negative way and you're ready to break free from social awkwardness and fear, then you've found the right book.We're not born knowing how to handle social situations. Manners are taught, we make friends by learning how not to, and as we grow we begin to conform to the expected standards. But sometimes, it's not so easy to know what to say or how to act. Social skills are critical for success in life, but they can also be hard to come by. If you're struggling to communicate effectively and overcome your fear, you need a guide to help you along the way. You need this book.Step by step, chapter by chapter, you'll learn how to let others know you're interested in what they have to say, keep them interested in you, and achieve open and eloquent conversation. Along the way, you'll also discover: How to keep a conversation going and avoid awkward lulls The importance of eye contact How to read a room or a person's mood and evaluate the best way to communicate Why laughter is essential, especially in social situations How to build relationships through respect and trust Why appearance matters, even when you're just conversing How to end a conversation without making the other person feel unwelcome And much, much more!Don't let your shyness keep you from experiencing the richness of life. Social skills can be learned, they can be refined, and they can change your life.About the AuthorStephen Haunts has been a professional software and application developer since 1996 and as a hobby since he was 10. Stephen has worked across many different industries including computer games, online banking, retail finance, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, and insurance. Stephen started programming in BASIC on machines such as the Dragon 32, Vic 20 and the Amiga and moved onto C and C++ on the IBM PC. Stephen has been developing software in C# and the .NET framework since first being introduced to it in 2003. As well as being an accomplished software developer, Stephen is also an experienced development leader and has led, mentored and coached teams to deliver many high-value, high-impact solutions in finance and healthcare. Outside of Stephen's day job, he is also an experienced tech blogger who runs a popular blog called Coding in the Trenches at http: //www.stephenhaunts.com/, and he is also a training course author for the popular online training company Pluralsight.