Help is on the way with The Fine Art of Small Talk. Small talk is more than just chitchat; it's a valuable tool to help you climb the corporate ladder, command respect from others, widen your business and social circles, and boost your self-confidence. With practical advice and simple conversation "cheat sheets," The Fine Art of Small Talk offers easy-to-learn techniques that will allow you to feel comfortable in any type of social situation-from lunch with the CEO to a cocktail party where you don't know a soul. Nationally recognized small-talk expert Debra Fine will show you how to: Learn to connect with others regardless of the occasion, event, or situation, Come across as composed and self-assured when entertaining clients, Avoid awkward silences and "foot in mouth" disease, Convey warmth and enthusiasm so that other people feel good about being near you, Make a positive, lasting impression from the minute you say hello.