| It is far better to have a reputation as a person who speaks little but is meaningful, rather than a lot of speech but has little meaning in everything that is said | It's not only a self-help book but also kind of a biography of Larry King with numerous of his life events which make the book very appealing |
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| I've heard a lot about Larry King, my parents loved him and if there is a person that is most qualified to write a book about how to talk to people, it's definitely him | Simply saying "It was nice talking to you" and turning away can be graceful enough, as long as you sound as though you actually did enjoy the conversation |
He could make anything sound great, which is why this audio book version is not as bad as it should be.
13| Be honest with yourself about talents and limitations | Rather than including implementable exercises or techniques to slowly improve the way you speak, Didn't do what it said on the tin |
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| When you talk, make them comfortable, make eye contact, use wisdom, be rich in information, and relevance | Liked it and easy to read |
Consider negotiating and debate to be with worthy adversary not a mortal enemy.
23| I was mainly looking for ideas to improve in small talk with people or small groups | Although it's not a step by step detailed manual to communication it provides many useful tips and tricks which can be used in a huge variety of social interactions |
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| Careful listening makes you better able to respond | I think this book is excellent for newbies like me, it really adds an insight to me and next time I'm in a social situation, I will definitely bring back the things King mentioned in this book |
You overcome blunders and gain credibility if you simply level with people when it comes to your communication.