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The Art of Conversation

Twelve Golden Rules

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The Art of Conversation

By: Josephine Turck Baker
Narrated by: Andrew Morantz
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Golden Rule Number 1.
Avoid unnecessary details.

He: Do you know that what you say always interests me?

She: That is because we are such good comrades.

He: Not altogether. I think that it is because you never dwell upon details.

She: Then, one is interesting in conversation according as one omits details?

He: Unnecessary details.

She: I remember that, when visiting some friends whom I had not seen for several years, my hostess said to me, ''Ever since your arrival, I have been trying to discover why you are so interesting...."

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Public Domain (P)2019 Majestic
Communication & Social Skills Friendship Personal Development Personal Success Relationships World

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