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The art of mingling : fun and proven techniques for mastering any room / Jeanne Martinet.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : St. Martin's Griffin, [2015]Edition: Revised editionDescription: xxi, 243 pages ; 21 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781250061768
  • 1250061768
  • 146688018X
  • 9781466880184
Subject(s):
Contents:
Preface to the New Edition -- Introduction: Why Learn the Art of Mingling? -- 1. Overcoming Minglephobia -- 2. Open Sesame: Making A Successful Entrance -- 3. Now What? Tools And Rules For Continuing The Conversation -- 4. The Great Escape: Bailing Out And Moving On -- 5. Fancy Footwork: Advanced Mingling Techniques -- 6. The Tailor-Made Mingle: Instructions For Specific Circumstances -- 7. Handling Difficult Situations -- 8. The After-Party: Instructions For Following Up -- 9. From Security To Enlightenment: The Tao of Mingling -- Index.
Summary: "--Opening lines that really work - Tips and tricks for the tongue-tied - The etiquette of escape - Mastering the fine points of eye contact, small talk, introductions, and more - Feel terrific at any party -- business or social Does the idea of talking to a lot of people you don't know make you weak in the knees? You may be suffering from mingle-phobia -- a secret fear of parties. The Art of Mingling will show you how to overcome your fears, meet new people with charm and confidence, and achieve social success at every kind of party -- business or pleasure. Filled with dozens of simple techniques, tricks, lines and maneuvers, The Art of Mingling will help you: - Develop the right mindset for entering a room full of strangers - Choose your first mingling target - Deliver opening lines that really work - Keep the conversation alive and interesting - Master the etiquette of escape - Circulate with grace and style - Use advanced mingling techniques such as body language, accents, props, toasts, and name tags for maximum effect - Recover from faux pas -- everything from spills and memory lapses to wrong attire - Negotiate tough rooms (too crowded, too empty, too "too") - Feel completely at ease at any kind of party"-- Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Main Library NonFiction 158.27 M385 Smudges on top and bottom edges. (9/7/21) Checked out 06/25/2024 33111008439636
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Fully revised and updated with 50% new material!

With Jeanne Martinet's trademark wit and practicality, The Art of Mingling hands you the keys to feeling at ease in any social situation

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:

* Basic survival strategies for the Truly Terrified
* Opening lines and gambits that really work
* Tools and rules for keeping the conversation going in the right direction
* The all-important etiquette of escape
* Faux pas recovery techniques
* How to avoid the dumb use of smartphones
* The secret to being a good listener
* The right way to follow up online
* and much, much more!

Includes index.

"--Opening lines that really work - Tips and tricks for the tongue-tied - The etiquette of escape - Mastering the fine points of eye contact, small talk, introductions, and more - Feel terrific at any party -- business or social Does the idea of talking to a lot of people you don't know make you weak in the knees? You may be suffering from mingle-phobia -- a secret fear of parties. The Art of Mingling will show you how to overcome your fears, meet new people with charm and confidence, and achieve social success at every kind of party -- business or pleasure. Filled with dozens of simple techniques, tricks, lines and maneuvers, The Art of Mingling will help you: - Develop the right mindset for entering a room full of strangers - Choose your first mingling target - Deliver opening lines that really work - Keep the conversation alive and interesting - Master the etiquette of escape - Circulate with grace and style - Use advanced mingling techniques such as body language, accents, props, toasts, and name tags for maximum effect - Recover from faux pas -- everything from spills and memory lapses to wrong attire - Negotiate tough rooms (too crowded, too empty, too "too") - Feel completely at ease at any kind of party"-- Provided by publisher.

Preface to the New Edition -- Introduction: Why Learn the Art of Mingling? -- 1. Overcoming Minglephobia -- 2. Open Sesame: Making A Successful Entrance -- 3. Now What? Tools And Rules For Continuing The Conversation -- 4. The Great Escape: Bailing Out And Moving On -- 5. Fancy Footwork: Advanced Mingling Techniques -- 6. The Tailor-Made Mingle: Instructions For Specific Circumstances -- 7. Handling Difficult Situations -- 8. The After-Party: Instructions For Following Up -- 9. From Security To Enlightenment: The Tao of Mingling -- Index.

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