Conversationally speaking
by Garner, Alan · first published 1981
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…Friends and Influence People (a classic by Dale Carnegie) - Meta-Talk (Gerard I. Nierenberg, Henry H. Calero) - Games People Play (Eric Berne) - What Every Body is Saying (Joe Nevarro, Marvin Karlins) - Conversationally Speaking (Alan Garner) These books provide a great foundation for anyone who needs to deal with people on a daily basis (ie. everyone), and are especially useful if you want to be aware of fast-talkers trying…
on “Influence – The Psychology of Persuasion” ↗I've found "Conversationally Speaking" quite helpful, also: http://www.amazon.com/Conversationally-Speaking-Increase-Per... An easy read with practical tips on how to communicate with others in various situations.
on “Always Talk to Strangers” ↗I read Conversationally Speaking by Alan Pease a long time ago, and I can really say it changed my life. It's a self help book on how to have better conversations. The main point I took away was that its usually pretty cool to acknowledge…
on “Ask HN: Any advice that you applied in real world after reading from a book” ↗…want to buy for yourself? - etc. And here are a couple of books to consider reading: - "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" - almost everything here applies to adults too. - "Conversationally Speaking" - a general guide on asking good questions with meaningful answers. Some of the examples are awkward but you will get the idea. Good luck.
on “Ask HN: 19yr old child suffering from internet gaming disorder? Any suggestions?” ↗