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050 4 _aBJ
100 1 _aBaker, Josephine Turck,
_d1873-1942
245 1 4 _aThe Art of Conversation: Twelve Golden Rules
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-12-09
508 _aE-text prepared by Turgut Dincer, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"The Art of Conversation: Twelve Golden Rules" by Josephine Turck Baker is a guide on effective communication written in the early 20th century. This instructional text delves into the nuances of conversation, outlining key principles that enhance interpersonal interaction. The focus of the book is to provide practical rules for engaging and meaningful dialogues, with the overarching aim of helping readers develop their conversational skills. In the book, Baker presents twelve essential rules gathered through dialogue between two characters, discussing topics such as avoiding unnecessary details, the importance of listening, and selecting topics of mutual interest. Each golden rule is explored through witty exchanges, showcasing common conversational pitfalls and providing insights into how to navigate social interactions gracefully. The essence of the book emphasizes that a successful conversation hinges not only on what is said but also on the dynamics between speakers, advocating for attentiveness, empathy, and genuine interest in one another’s thoughts. By following these guidelines, individuals can cultivate a more engaging and pleasant conversational atmosphere. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConversation
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63995
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