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Society · 18 min

The Fine Art Of Small Talk

By Debra Fine

Beyond polite filler, small talk is a foundational, learnable skill for building genuine human connection. This episode redefines casual conversation as a strategic opportunity to deepen relationships and reduce social friction.

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“Beyond polite filler, small talk is a foundational, learnable skill for building genuine human connection. This episode redefines casual conversation as a strategic opportunity to deepen relationships and reduce social friction.”

— Debra Fine, The Fine Art Of Small Talk

What it is about

small talk, communication skills, interpersonal relationships

Who it is for

Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of small talk, communication skills, interpersonal relationships and better judgment in how they apply it.

The author

Debra Fine brings a credible and useful lens to small talk, communication skills, interpersonal relationships, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.

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Debra Fine

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