The Art of Mingling: Fun and Proven Techniques for Mastering Any Room

<p><i><b>Fully revised and updated-with Jeanne Martinet's trademark wit and practicality, The Art of Mingling hands you the keys to feeling at ease in any social situation</b></i> </p><p>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: Ninety 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, and illustrated with entertaining examples, The Art of Mingling teaches you: </p><p>* Basic survival strategies for the Truly Terrified <br>* Opening lines and gambits that really work <br>* Tools and rules for keeping the conversation going in the right direction <br>* The all-important etiquette of escape <br>* Faux pas recovery techniques <br>* How to avoid the dumb use of smartphones<br>* The secret to being a good listener<br>* The right way to follow up online <br>* and much, much more!</p>