{"product_id":"the-art-of-mingling-fourth-jeanne-martinet-9781250449856","title":"The Art of Mingling, Fourth Edition: Fun and Proven Techniques for Socializing in Person","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully revised with 40% new material--presented with Jeanne Martinet's trademark wit and practicality--\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Mingling\u003c\/i\u003e provides you with everything you need to help you thrive at any in-person gathering.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDoes the idea of going to a party make your mouth go dry? Are you more comfortable on FaceTime than you are face-to-face? Do you find yourself living a screen-only life? You're not alone; ninety percent of the world suffers from minglephobia, and Jeanne Martinet has the cure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile most people have always had a fear of mixing with new people, our digital reality promotes an ever-increasing trend toward social isolation, and the habits we acquired during the pandemic have cause our mingling muscles to atrophy even more. We need face-to-face conversations as much as we need food or air. \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Mingling\u003c\/i\u003e encourages you to get off your apps, get back out there and make real-life connections. In this well-timed fourth edition, the author has completely updated her sure-fire system for overcoming social fears and having a great time at any type of business or social get-together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with both simple and advanced techniques, tricks, tips, lines, and maneuvers, and illustrated with entertaining examples, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Mingling\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* The value of interacting in person\u003cbr\u003e* Basic survival strategies for the Truly Terrified\u003cbr\u003e* Opening lines and gambits that really work\u003cbr\u003e* Tools and rules for keeping the conversation going in the right direction\u003cbr\u003e* The all-important etiquette of escape\u003cbr\u003e* Why some white lies are essential\u003cbr\u003e* Faux pas recovery techniques\u003cbr\u003e* How to avoid the dumb use of smartphones\u003cbr\u003e* The secret to being a good listener\u003cbr\u003e* Tips for mingling in public venues\u003cbr\u003e* Much-needed tactics for navigating political topics\u003cbr\u003e* Instructions for following up after the party\u003cbr\u003e* And much, much more!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeanne Martinet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1250449855\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250449856\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e St. Martin's Griffin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.38w x 1.00d","brand":"Jeanne Martinet","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437602156799,"sku":"9781250449856","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_83130161-c789-4d71-bbfa-eddd5e9f848a.jpg?v=1777162848","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-art-of-mingling-fourth-jeanne-martinet-9781250449856","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}