Jeanne Martinet – författare

A revised and updated edition of the classic guide to mingling. With fresh examples, new topics, updated advice, and her trademark wit and practicality, Jeanne Martinet hands over the keys to feeling at ease in any social situation.Does the idea of going to a cocktail party make your palms sweat and your mouth go dry? You''re not alone: Most people suffer from minglephobia, a secret terror of large parties. Jeanne Martinet''s tried-and-true cure is her unique system of techniques and strategies for overcoming social fears. Now you can relax and thrive at any business or social event! Updated with dozens of brand-new field-tested tricks, tips, lines, and maneuvers, The Art of Mingling will teach you:* Basic Survival Fantasies for the Truly Terrified* The Flattery Entree* The Fade In (and the Fade Out)* The Human Sacrifice* The Cell-Out* The Hors D''Oeuvre Maneuver* The Dot-Dot-Dot Plot * The Quotation Device* The Quick Change* The Faux Pas Moi* And much, much more!

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!