The Art of Mingling

Fully revised and updated-with Jeanne Martinet's trademark wit and practicality, The Art of Mingling hands you the keys to feeling at ease in any social situation

Does the idea of going to a large party make your mouth go dry? Are you more comfortable on Facebook than face-to-face? You're not alone: Ninety percent of the world suffers from minglephobia. Jeanne Martinet has developed a cure-a sure-fire system for overcoming fears and having a great time at any type of business or social gathering. Filled with simple techniques, tricks, tips, lines and maneuvers, and illustrated with entertaining examples, The Art of Mingling teaches you:

* Basic survival strategies for the Truly Terrified

* Opening lines and gambits that really work

* Tools and rules for keeping the conversation going in the right direction

* The all-important etiquette of escape

* Faux pas recovery techniques

* How to avoid the dumb use of smartphones

* The secret to being a good listener

* The right way to follow up online

* and much, much more