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Cover of The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills - and Leave a Positive Impres
Society · 17 min

The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills - and Leave a Positive Impres

By Debra Fine

Often dismissed as trivial, small talk is a foundational social skill. This episode redefines it as a strategic tool for building genuine connections, moving beyond superficial pleasantries to unlock deeper, more meaningful interactions.

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“Often dismissed as trivial, small talk is a foundational social skill. This episode redefines it as a strategic tool for building genuine connections, moving beyond superficial pleasantries to unlock deeper, more meaningful interactions.”

— Debra Fine, The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills - and Leave a Positive Impres

What it is about

small talk, communication skills, networking

Who it is for

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

The author

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

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Debra Fine

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