How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships Paperback – 16 Sept. 2003

There are a lot of good techniques in here that make a lot of sense and can be used straight away. Most are relatively short and easy to dip in and out of. I appreciate that the purpose of the book is most likely just that...a book of tips and tricks, but the book could be so much more if there was a little more context behind it. A lot of really good advice comes across as very superficial, with a focus on making yourself more likeable to the 'big players', rather than to improving and creating more meaningful relationships in general. The book is great as a reference for some handy hints and tips, but amongst all the references to glass ceilings and tigers, st times you feel like you're just learning ways to climb the corporate ladder and win the rat race, rather than connect with people in a more meaningful way and express yourself more effectively. It seemed to me that it was very easy to lose sight of why better relationships are important, and there was a strong focus on just trying to impress powerful people (for example if a CEO spills a drink over you it should be ignored and never mentioned but if a friend takes too long to write down an address given by an important client you shouldn't risk introducing them to any 'big players' again). The context and meaning behind the tricks are the glue that help them to flow together, and I think that there would be a lot of scope to include more detail on how to use these techniques to better connect with people and express yourself better.

Firstly the book is well written and gives some good tips and ideas from meeting new people to engaging with people and sustaining relationships with people. I think this book is great if your in sales, marketing or business in general. It gives some good tips on how to deal with big winners, when talking to them, doing business and trying to get them to give you that one break you need.the author does make reference to Dale Carnegie's book which I don't mind and yes the book was written in the 1950's but found there was a little bit of trashing his work because it was written that far back. There are sections which I do not think is practical to avoid for example when the waiter drops the tray of food on the table and the whole restaurant is starring because of what happened there is no way people on the table will ignore what has happened and just carry on their conversation. If that really happened the Big Bosses are not HUMAN!!!! There are many new symbols and acronyms used which fall in text and sometimes you lose track of what that is. There are many sections within the book but each chapter is chunked quite well and keeps you engaged. I really liked the way the chapters are written and the recap of the technique at the end of the chapter is great way to consolidate the chapter/technique.In conclusion, I really enjoyed the book and would recommend it to people who are shy, in sales, business and for people looking for that confidence when meeting new people.

I've had this book in several forms - paperback and now kindle.I gave the paperback away to a friend and never saw it again!It's a good book, full of helpful ideas of how to communicate well with anyone. Incorporating these tips will mean that not only will you be better understood, but you will be better liked as a friend, family member and work colleague - even if people cannot actually work out what you're doing different.The tips are given within a story about someone who has used the communication technique succcessfully, so you can learn how to apply the knowledge.There are verbal and non-verbal (body language) tips in this book.Highly recommended - it's a book I go back to regularly as you can just dip in and out.

The first part of the book is the best where it deals with body language. I found that interesting and it has good points.. All downhill from then on though as it starts to deal with getting the edge in employment situations and the world of work/buisness. It was at this point it becomes repetitive and the author's fairly pedestrian prose style starts to jar. Her basic motivation seems to be to show us how to trick the people you work with or meet in business situations in order to get a competitive edge and after a while this becomes distasteful. I suppose it's just too American for my taste. All rather soulless and clinical. She's obssessed with career and people's jobs and I think if I met at some trade fair I'd run a mile to avoid these phoney self-serving tricks being pulled out. At least "How to Win Friends and Influence People" has some heart and soul. Buy that instead would be my advice. This is just a watered down version with poor motivation, a glassy neurotic smile and manic eye contact.

got this because I wanted to flirt with someone. He left the school literally a day before it arrived. I had a mental meltdown but it has helped me with confidence in general lol

Loved this book, despite considering myself a good communicator with a lot of experience. Still, I managed to pick up a few ideas which I’m going to put into practice.My only mildly negative comment is that the book could do with an update since it still talks more about telephone communication and seems to pre-date social media.Certainly lots though here to sharpen your communication skills today.

good book all in great condition apart from weird sticky grey dirt stains on front?

There is so much that we dont know about communication early enough in life until we know, if we ever do. Some will never find out- and countless lost opportunities. I am glad I read this book and now know poverty is the gap between those who know and those who will never know.