Improving your “small talk” skills is something many people never even consider. That can be a big mistake, especially if you want to get the most out of your interactions with others in your day-to-day life. The truth is that the great majority of all discussion consists of minor chitchat and cordialities. Think of it as the necessary framework supporting all meaningful exchanges.Small talk is therefore a subtle yet critical part of effective verbal communication, and plays a major role in the impressions you leave upon people. Without proper attention to it, you could end up sabotaging yourself on the more important matters as a result.This book will help you perfect the art of chitchat until it becomes second-nature. For many communication students, this is the final piece of the puzzle needed to turn one into a master conversationalist. At the very least, becoming confident in your ability to engage in small talk will make conversation more enjoyable and increase fulfillment in your social life. But the potential rewards are so much more far-reaching, both professionally and personally, that it is well worth the relatively small effort to attain.In How to Master Small Talk you will learnWays to naturally introduce yourself without being awkwardSeveral easy-to-remember methods for starting conversationsReliable ice-breakers for both business networking and personal chatsThe 4 key elements of casual dialogueAlways-safe topics vs topics to avoidEffortless ways of keeping conversations aliveHow to ask questions to control a discussionWays to captivate a listenerThe proper role of emotion in making a personal connectionListening skillsHow to get people to like you without really tryingNonverbal communication…and much more.