Better Small Talk by Patrick King

Better Small Talk by Patrick King

Actionable and applicable verbal maneuvers for just about every phase of conversation. From hello to goodbye, with strangers or old friends, you'll learn how to simply go deeper.

Better Small Talk is a unique read. Imagine the following situation: you've just put on your name tag, and you're approached by a stranger. What do you say? Nice weather today.

No, we can do better than this. Learn better small talk to avoid awkwardness, put people at ease, and build real rapport.

Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. He suffered for years as a shy introvert and managed to boil human interaction down to a science - first for himself, and now for you.

-How to tell captivating stories and what to actually focus on.

-Four ways to warm yourself up and prepare for even the most unpredictable conversations.

-Instantly setting a tone of friendship and openness with strangers.

-Common and subtle conversational habits you need to stop right now

Simple conversation is the gatekeeper to friendships, your dream career, romance, and overall happiness. The ability to connect with anyone is an underrated superpower. People will be more drawn to you without even knowing why, and never again people will people be bored talking to you. You'll never run out of things to say when you master these conversation tactics.

Patrick King grew up in Portsmouth, Virginia, where he worked in music ministry and composed music for other artists. Patrick discovered his teaching ability and desire for writing through his leaders and personal time with God. He is married to Katrina King, with whom he has two lovely sons. Patrick's writing and teaching is based on assisting individuals in walking in freedom and enjoying the life that God has given to everyone of us.