Colin Chris, Baedeker Rob. What to Talk About: On a Plane, at a Cocktail Party, in a Tiny Elevator with Your Boss's Boss

Chronicle Books, 2014. — 108 pages. — ISBN: 978-1-4521-3031-6.Learn how to talk—fluently, intelligently, charmingly—to family, friends, lovers, future lovers, bank tellers, postal carriers, and people under the age of eight. This hilarious manual tackles the fundamentals of good conversation with common sense, social wisdom, and enough humor to make us all feel better about ourselves. Written by two comedians and illustrated by legendary cartoonist Tony Millionaire, What to Talk About features an encyclopedia of tried-and true topics, conversational "pinatas" to jump-start a dead discussion. Perfect for the graduate or introvert (or loudmouth), this handy, giftable hardcover will inspire a hearty laugh at the absurd conversational challenges we all face in our daily lives.Preparation and Openings: How to prefill an empty mind.
Small Talk: Don't pooh-pooh it. Tae-kwon-DO-IT.
Parties: Make love to your nightmare.
Drive-By Conversations: Perfecting the passing exchange.
Friends: Put a rocket on your tandem go-kart.
Mapping Your Personal Style: Are you a Pancake? Or are you a Steamroller?
Family: Harness your nuclear power.
Travel: You are to speak happy other country hello.
Romance: Date and mate like a boss.
Work: Turn that water cooler upside down.
Self-Talk: Don't be ashamed.
Death: Killer conversation tips for when the end is near!
Conclusion No More Talk
Like every marriage, all conversations must end.
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