What Do You Say When . . .: Talking to People with Confidence on Any Social or Business Occasion

by Florence Isaacs

Have you ever walked alone into a room of chattering people and felt nervous? Is the idea of attending a wedding or job interview where you won't know many people intimidating? The art of conversation is a necessary skill for navigating life's social and business occasions, and with practice you can develop the ability to easily talk to people. "What Do You Say When .".. is a smart, useful tool that helps you assess all situations and approach people...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307405281
• ISBN13: 9780307405289
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Potter Style
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Good for networking

This is such a useful book. It can help at networking and other business events, which can be so important in this economy.

"What Do You Say When..." is a great book!

"What Do You Say When..." is an extremely useful book. I used a few of the conversation strategies recently when I had to attend a wake. Rather than feeling tongue-tied, I knew what to say. It's a wonderful idea for a book and the author has pulled it off really well.

I HAVE read it!

I, too, have been tongue-tied many times at parties and business events. In fact, I've often worried so much about what I'm going to say I've forgotten to listen! I saw the author, Florence Isaacs, on a morning talk show and raced out to buy her book. While I can't say it's changed my life, it HAS changed my social life. The author gives practical tips that are truly helpful in getting over any initial conversational hump. I feel like I'm now armed with tools to get conversations started and keep them rolling (without rolling into a ditch!).The tips aren't silly, either. They are practical and real. And really work. Whew! Wanna talk? Bring it on!

I have to admit I haven't read it.

The one thing I hope though, is that if someone who is like me; ie. someone who makes a fool of themselves every time they open their mouth in a social/public gathering. Who just shows up to these things because their friends beg them to go, so you sit there quietly until the agony is over, reads this book. And it turns you into a great converstionalist that everyone laughs WITH, and wants to be around. Respond to my review and let me know, because it will be the first book that may have a chance at helping me. Thanks.