The Art of Conversation
Author(s): Catherine Blyth
Every day we use our mobiles and computers to communicate, but ironically we are losing touch with face-to-face talk. Catherine Blyth reveals the endless possibilities of conversation and shows that when it works it can come close to heaven. With examples from Elizabeth I to Tommy Cooper, courtesans to nomads, The Art of Conversation is full of tips on listening, talking shop and surviving conversational bores. Be it sharing a joke with a stranger, sparking a new idea or just letting off steam with a friend, there are infinite adventures to be had if you break the ice and say hello ...
Product Information
'Modern man - and woman - have forgotten how to engage larynx and ears. Catherine Blyth teaches the lost art with wit and charm' -- Harry Mount, author of AMO, AMAS, AMAT ... AND ALL THAT 'A witty and thoroughly entertaining guide to the noble art of conversation' -- Katie Hickman
General Fields
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- : Hodder & Stoughton
- : 104775
- : 0.43
- : 06 November 2008
- : 204mm X 138mm X 28mm
- : United Kingdom
- : books
Special Fields
- : 304
- : Hardback
- : Catherine Blyth