If you are familiar with anxiety about upcoming communication ("I have nothing to say", "I can't hold a small talk conversation", "I feel like I'm not liked by my conversation partners", "I'm afraid I'll say something foolish", "If I need to speak in public, I completely lose it", "I'm just not a very interesting conversationalist", "I lose my train of thought when I'm asked questions", "I hate it when people look at me", "I don't like being among people", "I can't talk when there are many people listening"), then you have chosen a book that is a friend and helper. It will turn your anxieties into discoveries: that meeting new people is fun and informative, that each person is unique in their own way, and that you can learn something special from everyone; that you can always find something in common with each person and establish a connection. You will learn to make a good first impression, express your point of view, defend your interests, deal with "difficult" situations and people.
The book contains practical exercises. Chapters 1 and 2 explain what underlies the behavior of a socially confident person, that is, a person who behaves confidently in society. Chapters 3 and 4 convince you that you can make a good first impression and offer strategies and tactics, the use of which will allow you to join any conversation and quickly and effectively find common ground with people. Chapters 5 and 6 contain a wealth of ideas and tips on how to cope with problems and get out of difficult situations that we all find ourselves in from time to time. In Chapter 7, the authors draw attention to the line of behavior in a situation where it is necessary to remain silent, and Chapter 8 provides a complete guide necessary to make a brilliant impression!
This guide will help you learn to communicate confidently, start and maintain a conversation with any person, and overcome barriers that may prevent you from showing your best side in the company of others.