CHAPTER3

Developing Great Conversation Skills

In This Chapter

  • What traits great conversationalists share
  • Five factors that determine if you are a strong or weak conversationalist
  • Perfecting your conversation skills through practice
  • Conversation banks and how to build them
  • Learning the art of rich conversation

Some people are just great conversationalists. They are welcome at any gathering and equally sought after for one-on-one conversations. But people define “great conversationalist” in many ways. This chapter will define and clarify the various qualities others desire from a great conversationalist. You then will learn how to develop into ...

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