{"product_id":"the-art-of-civilized-conversation-margaret-shepherd-9780767921695","title":"The Art of Civilized Conversation: A Guide to Expressing Yourself with Style and Grace","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor those intimidated by the complexity of personal interaction, or those simply looking to polish their speaking skills, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Civilized Conversation\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful guide to communicating in an endearing way.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn our fast-paced, electronic society, the most basic social interaction--talking face-to-face--can be a challenge for even the most educated and self-assured individuals. And yet making conversation is a highly practical skill: those who do it well shine at networking parties, interviews, and business lunches. Good conversation also opens doors to a happier love life, warmer friendships, and more rewarding time with family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Civilized Conversation\u003c\/i\u003e, author Margaret Shepherd offers opening lines, graceful apologies, thoughtful questions, and, ultimately, the confidence to take conversations beyond \u003ci\u003ehello\u003c\/i\u003e. From the basics--first impressions, appropriate subject matter, and graceful exits--to finding the right words for difficult situations and an insightful discussion of body language, Shepherd uses her skilled eye and humorous anecdotes to teach readers how to turn a plain conversation into an engaging encounter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Filled with common sense and fresh insight, \u003ci\u003e The Art of Civilized Conversation \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect inspiration not only for what to say but for how to say it with style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Margaret Shepherd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0767921690\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780767921695\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crown Publishing Group (NY)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/27\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.48h x 5.32w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/31\/2005 pg. 47\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVanity Fair\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2005 pg. 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2005 pg. 143","brand":"Margaret Shepherd","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43926000271615,"sku":"9780767921695","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_737f61f1-fb84-4726-9a59-34e53b656699.jpg?v=1681080608","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-art-of-civilized-conversation-margaret-shepherd-9780767921695","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}