The Art of Civilized Conversation, Margaret Shepherd
The Art of Civilized Conversation, Margaret Shepherd
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The Art of Civilized Conversation
A Guide to Expressing Yourself With Style and Grace

Author: Margaret Shepherd, Sharon Hogan

Narrator: Donna Postel

Unabridged: 6 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 01/02/2018


Synopsis

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 listeners 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.

About Margaret Shepherd

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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy on February 19, 2010

Holly gave me this book. We don't come from families who are talented in this area! I learned some things I do well already and others I can work on. So many conversations came to mind while reading this, mainly others who were attentive to me or where I made a solid connection. So often, our entertai......more

Goodreads review by L.r. on July 08, 2009

I read this book three years ago. I found it while cleaning house last month. I read it again quickly. This book is very good at providing basics in polite conversation. I do not agree with everything it advises, but the generalities are solid. I wish the author had a firm editor who did not allow g......more

Goodreads review by Suma on March 18, 2023

I like the Do/Don't setup of this book that makes the messages easy to understand. I know a few boomers who could use this book..... Made me curious about my own way of communicating and why some people default to "civilized" communication while others don't.......more