{"product_id":"book-10ng","title":"The Art of Mingling, Fourth Edition","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":67752617378096,"sku":"BD10ng","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/10ng-Square-cover.jpg?v=1788886923","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-10ng","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}