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How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships |  | Author: Leil Lowndes
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 1514
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 368
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Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 007141858X
Dewey Decimal Number: 302.2
UPC: 639785414056
EAN: 9780071418584
ASIN: 007141858X
Publication Date: September 19, 2003
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"You'll not only break the ice, you'll melt it away with your new skills."--Larry King "The lost art of verbal communication may be revitalized by Leil Lowndes."--Harvey McKay, author of Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Leil Lowndes' How to Talk to Anyone offers101 time-tested hints, tips, and techniques for confidently communicating with others. A bestselling author and renowned communications consultant, Lowndes focuses on ice-breaking skills and communication techniques that are proven successful when making a positive first impression, establishing instant rapport and credibility, and more. Packed with basic, no-nonsense advice and solid research evidence about which techniques work best in which areas, How to Talk to Anyone show readers how to: - Make small talk not so small
- Use body language to captivate an audience
- Look like you know what you're talking about--even when you don't
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 hmm. March 7, 2010
Jenna Hope (Wisconsin, US)
Unbeknown to me I already owned essentially the same book by Leil, called "talking the winner's way." a lot of identical tips but I like 92 tricks better (you don't need both). If you're interested enough to read about communication, you've probably noticed people who do well in social settings and were wondering how to emulate them. Some interesting ideas here that will help you do that if you keep brushing up on these strategies. Its not that anything is particularly groundbreaking, but the ideas are useful and its bringing these strategies to awareness (instead of being subconscious) that makes it more likely to be effective. But if you're a shy or unsure person like myself, I think if you're really to get anything out of this book, you've really got to be willing to take some risks and actually want to put these ideas into action, as awkward as it may feel at the start, and thats something that is out of the author's control; you have to really want to work at being more effective at being a "natural" communicator.
I gave this fewer stars mainly because I get annoyed with the writing, it errors on the side of condescending drivel (to me), but she gets her point across and thats the important thing, even if it does involve bizarre narrative, a slew of outdated adjectives, and plenty of cliches (which she specifically warns against using, without heeding herself). Also gave it fewer stars because I didn't expect it to be so much the same as her other book; kind of feel ripped off. Also, as with any "tricks," in the wrong hands they're totally insincere; anyone who does these communication tricks without being genuine will only come across as annoying. Certain aspects of this book seem to condone learning the skills to ruthlessly pursue your own agenda, and that was also something that annoyed me. Sometimes it really does feel like this book is just giving you ways of tricking people into liking you, and while that may be a part of life, its better to try to work at sincerity and gratitude. If you practice better communication skills with those values in place, you're likely to both do better and feel better.
All said and done, If you really want to build relationships and communicate better for the simple sake of improving the skill, enhancing your relationships, and the ability to feel comfortable in social situations, reading about it is a good place to start and actively practicing is even better. This book will give you ideas to carry with you when mingling events arise.
 Excellente! February 28, 2010
Jason Lee
I wish I had read this book earlier in my life. Tons of great advice, although not all may apply in your situation. I enjoy how it is very practical with examples. Read it at least twice, and put the skills to good use!
 Best communicators are the ones who listen February 1, 2010
Ilya Grigorik (Toronto, ON, Canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A good companion to Dale Carnegie's books, which you must absolutely read if you're interested in this subject. Leil Lowndes offers a collection of brief, but to the point techniques which will make you a better communicator: anything from how to make a proper introduction at a party, to good etiquette in asking for a favor, to how to inject yourself into an existing conversation at a party.
Not surprisingly, all of these techniques have very little to do with you, and everything to do with paying attention to how others feel, dress, talk, and their interests. Being a good communicator is about listening, not talking, and Leil's book is a great resource which will remind you of all the subtle things you can do to improve in this field.
tips! January 30, 2010
Mark Lilley (CA.)
there are so many tips in this book that work! i am trying to get my degree in communications, and this book has many ideas and concepts that are true. some of them are a long shot, but they have good merit anyway. a fun read.
I Think Anyone Can Take at Least 5 Things From this Book December 25, 2009
N. Congo (Philadelphia, PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read "How to Win Friends..." first, so I had a pretty good idea of where this book would go. I think this book would definitely be helpful to anyone wishing to gain some oourage networking at parties, events, or seminars. But you have to try and apply what you read, or else you're wasting your time.
I bought this book because I usually have a difficult time keeping a conversation going. Either the other person is boring, and utters few words, or I'm not really interested in listening to them anymore. BUT you have to learn how to focus even on boring people. The books one tips stresses how important it is to focus on what someone is saying, in order to pull keywords, and use those keywords to keep the conversation going.
Overall, the book is an easy read. The author uses stories to describe her tips. And the tips are about 3-4 pages each. I finished this book in 2 days.
In conclusion, go buy the book and try to practice what you read. You might feel like a fool at first, but you'll began to see these tips work.
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