How To Start A Conversation And Make ..., Don Gabor
How To Start A Conversation And Make ..., Don Gabor
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How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends
Revised and Updated

Author: Don Gabor

Narrator: Don Gabor

Abridged: 1 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/14/2011


Synopsis

For more than twenty-five years, small-talk expert Don Gabor has helped thousands of people communicate with wit, confidence, and enthusiasm with his bestseller How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends. This newly revised and updated edition combines classic techniques in the art of conversation with necessary skills for communicating in the twenty-first century.

By following the simple and dynamic guidelines you’ll be ready to strike up a great conversation anytime, anywhere. Learn how to keep the conversation going by asking the right questions, using body language effectively, and avoiding conversation pitfalls. Combining his tried-and-true methods with a whole new section on communicating online and through social networking, Don Gabor shows you how to: 

·   Identify your personal conversation style
·   Engage in online conversations using proper etiquette and security  
·   Turn online conversations into face-to-face relationships 
·   Boost your personal and professional speaking skills to the next level

How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends is sure to help you connect with others at home, work, and everywhere in between for years to come.

About The Author

Don Gabor is a small-talk expert, communications trainer, and the author of ten self-help books and audio programs. He is a frequent media guest and the 2010–2011 president of the New York City chapter of the National Speakers Association. Visit him at www.DonGabor.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Haytham on August 09, 2013

I think this is one of the best book is the field of conversation etiquette and skills. It has numerous idea, concepts, tips, and techniques. It answers pretty much all the questions that you'd like to know about conversation skills, tactics and strategies, from romance, to friendships, to business.......more

Goodreads review by Mark on August 04, 2012

I read the older 1983 edition of this book twice. A very short book and an easy read. Some helpful tips and tricks on starting and keeping conversations going, etc.... but does it lead to friendships ? :-)......more

Goodreads review by Satya on September 12, 2024

Best book to learn how to start making friends and get out of your comfortable zone .......more

Goodreads review by Rohin on January 29, 2024

Not a bad book at all, though I won’t really know how useful his advice is until I put into practice. On his view there seem to be three main stages to structuring one’s social interactions: (in the context of a party) there’s the initial phase where you try to find someone receptive, and simultaneo......more

Goodreads review by Emily on July 17, 2020

So this book in my opinion was WAY boring. The author does tell you in the introduction to go through his chapter list and read the ones that you feel you lack in BUT even doing that I felt like it was not really helping. It got down to the basics so I guess if you are a real introvert than maybe th......more