Revised & updated with 40% new material! With Jeanne Martinet's trademark wit and practicality, The Art of Mingling provides you with everything you need to help you succeed at any get-together. Does the idea of going to a party make your mouth go dry? Are you more comfortable on FaceTime than face-to-face? Are you living a screen-only life? 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: * The value of in-person interactions * 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 * Essential tactics for navigating political discussions * And much, much more!