Review: Small Talk: Why It's Important and How to Be Better At It
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2014
I love some of the lines in this book.  For example, "The dark side of small talk is that it can be the mother of all things awkward.  Amen to that!This is not necessarily a book about dating or being single but is about connecting to other people.  However if I was single I'd find this book very interesting and useful for meeting women.  It probably could have helped me in years past.Many people think small talk is inane, pointless and well, phony.  I've probably felt that way sometimes.  It usually depends on who I'm talking to.  However the book makes a strong case that small talk also is a way of beginning strong connections and a way of exhibiting confidence.This book will help you learn methods of opening a conversation and not being the introvert hiding in the corner of the room.  Again, it's not just about conversing but about connecting.  One of my children fits into the category of not being able to make small talk and I'm going to strongly recommend this book to him.  I also recommend it to anyone as an interpersonal relationship guide.This book could be an aid to anyone also for public speaking, basic social skills and getting over the anxiety of meeting and talking to strangers.