Conversation Tactics - by Patrick King (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Beyond simple small talk: what to say and when to say it to be likable, connect, and make a memorable impression.

Actionable and applicable verbal maneuvers for just about every phase of conversation - good and bad. Whatever your conversational goal, you'll find tactics to put you in a winning position - in a literal sense with arguments, and in a figurative sense with making friends. You can never underestimate the power of a simple conversation.

NO MORE: interview mode, awkward silence, or struggling to hold people's attention.

Conversation Tactics is a unique read. It provides guidance for every social situation you'll come across, from what should I say, hello, how was your weekend, I disagree with you, stop doing that, here's a story, goodbye.

You'll find 100% actionable nuanced and subtle tactics to salvage your worst situations and enhance your best - all field-tested and proven through thousands of conversations. In addition to shrewd insights to make conversation flow, you'll learn to win arguments and diffuse dirty tricks.

Learn the art of verbal self-defense - and offense.

Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He suffered for years as a shy introvert and managed to boil human interaction down to a science - first for himself, and now for you. He is without doubt a uniquely qualified individual to teach you these tactics.

How to assert yourself, stand your ground, and argue with the best.

-How to tell captivating stories and what to actually focus on.
-Four ways to warm yourself up and prepare for even the most unpredictable conversations.
-How to say goodbye (or good riddance) gracefully.
-Instantly setting a tone of friendship and openness with strangers.

Exact words and phrases - always know what to say for social engagement.

-Common and subtle conversational habits you need to stop right now
-How to deal with passive-aggressive people and finally say NO.
-Argumentation best practices and how to corner people with your own bag of tricks.
-How to turn friends into enemies and charm just about anyone.

Gain abilities you thought impossible: (1) to charm and captivate, and (2) to defend and confront.

Simple conversation is the gatekeeper to friendships, your dream career, romance, and overall happiness. The ability to connect with anyone is an underrated superpower. People will be more drawn to you without even knowing why, and never again people will people be bored talking to you. You'll never run out of things to say when you master these conversation tactics.

Perhaps more importantly, you won't be taken advantage of, be called a doormat, or lose arguments anymore. You'll be able to reclaim your time, energy, and life.