{"product_id":"the-art-of-mingling-fourth-edition-fun-and-proven-techniques-for-socializing-in-person-paperback","title":"The Art of Mingling, Fourth Edition: Fun and Proven Techniques for Socializing in Person - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeanne Martinet\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFully revised with 40% new material--presented with Jeanne Martinet's trademark wit and practicality--\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Mingling\u003c\/i\u003e provides you with everything you need to help you thrive at any in-person gathering.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDoes the idea of going to a party make your mouth go dry? Are you more comfortable on FaceTime than you are face-to-face? Do you find yourself living a screen-only life? You're not alone; ninety percent of the world suffers from minglephobia, and Jeanne Martinet has the cure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile most people have always had a fear of mixing with new people, our digital reality promotes an ever-increasing trend toward social isolation, and the habits we acquired during the pandemic have cause our mingling muscles to atrophy even more. We need face-to-face conversations as much as we need food or air. \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Mingling\u003c\/i\u003e encourages you to get off your apps, get back out there and make real-life connections. In this well-timed fourth edition, the author has completely updated her sure-fire system for overcoming social fears and having a great time at any type of business or social get-together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with both simple and advanced techniques, tricks, tips, lines, and maneuvers, and illustrated with entertaining examples, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Mingling\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* The value of interacting in person\u003cbr\u003e* Basic survival strategies for the Truly Terrified\u003cbr\u003e* Opening lines and gambits that really work\u003cbr\u003e* Tools and rules for keeping the conversation going in the right direction\u003cbr\u003e* The all-important etiquette of escape\u003cbr\u003e* Why some white lies are essential\u003cbr\u003e* Faux pas recovery techniques\u003cbr\u003e* How to avoid the dumb use of smartphones\u003cbr\u003e* The secret to being a good listener\u003cbr\u003e* Tips for mingling in public venues\u003cbr\u003e* Much-needed tactics for navigating political topics\u003cbr\u003e* Instructions for following up after the party\u003cbr\u003e* And much, much more!\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeanne Martinet \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of nine books, including THE ART OF MINGLING which has sold more than 150,000 copies and been published in ten countries. She has been featured in such publications as \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, Newsweek, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e. She has shared her humor and mingling know-how on hundreds of podcasts, TV and radio shows, including \"The Today Show,\" \"The CBS Early Show,\" and NPR's \"Morning Edition.\" She has been a keynote speaker and has given workshops on the subjects of mingling and networking. Born and raised in Baltimore, she lives, writes and mingles in Manhattan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.1 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67868713746590,"sku":"9781250449856","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7748\/8030\/files\/cvLYRsr0UC9781250449856.webp?v=1793311144","url":"https:\/\/theword.com\/products\/the-art-of-mingling-fourth-edition-fun-and-proven-techniques-for-socializing-in-person-paperback","provider":"TheWord.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}