The Art of Civilized Conversation: A Guide to Expressing Yourself With Style and Grace

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Margaret Shepherd Penny Carter

The Art of Civilized Conversation

A Guide to Expressing Yourself With Style and Grace

Margaret Shepherd, Penny Carter, Sharon Hogan

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Random House Inc
29 October 2018

Reference works; Parties, etiquette & entertaining

From the author of The Art of the Handwritten Note, a sophisticated guide on how to glide through conversations at work, at cocktails and just about anywhere.

For those intimidated by the complexity of personal interaction, or those simply

looking to polish their speaking skills, The Art of Civilized Conversation is a powerful

guide to communicating in an endearing way.

In our fast-paced, electronic society, the most basic social interaction-talking

face-to-face-can be a challenge for even the most educated and self-assured individuals.

And yet making conversation is a highly practical skill- those who do it well shine

at networking parties, interviews, and business lunches. Good conversation also opens

doors to a happier love life, warmer friendships, and more rewarding time with family.

In The Art of Civilized Conversation, author Margaret Shepherd

offers opening lines, graceful apologies, thoughtful questions, and, ultimately,

the confidence to take conversations beyond hello. From the basics-first impressions,

appropriate subject matter, and graceful exits-to finding the right words for difficult

situations and an insightful discussion of body language, Shepherd uses her skilled

eye and humorous anecdotes to teach readers how to turn a plain conversation into

an engaging encounter.

Filled with common sense and fresh insight, The Art of Civilized

Conversation is the perfect inspiration not only for what to say but for how to say

it with style.

By: Margaret Shepherd
With: Sharon Hogan
Illustrated by: Penny Carter
Imprint: Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 189mm, Width: 134mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 289g
ISBN: 9780767921695
ISBN 10: 0767921690
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 29 October 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Margaret Shepherd is a writer, calligrapher, and teacher. In addition to The Art of the Handwritten Note, she has written thirteen books on calligraphy. Each year she speaks at MIT's ""charm school"" about the importance of gracious communication. She lives in Boston. Sharon Hogan writes books on topics that range from aging to dog training. She enjoys civilized conversations with other authors about book concepts, and she leads workshops on nonfiction writing for physicians. She lives near Boston.

Reviews for The Art of Civilized Conversation: A Guide to Expressing Yourself With Style and Grace

Just as a civilized conversation can get the morning off to a great start, it can enhance your work life all through the day and invigorate an evening of social life. If you enjoy the art of conversation with your family and friends, you will also shine at breakfast with a client, lunch with coworkers, and dinner with your boss. It's the Swiss Army knife of social skills that anyone can learn to use. Take it with you wherever you go, and you'll be equipped to turn a seatmate into a confidant, an interviewer into an employer, and an acquaintance into a friend. As an accomplished conversationalist, you'll be welcomed everywhere; everyone loves good conversation because it is fun. --from the Introduction