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100 1 _aKleiser, Grenville,
_d1868-1953
245 1 0 _aTalks on Talking
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-07
508 _aE-text prepared by Kevin Handy, Suzanne Lybarger, Martin Pettit, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net/)
520 _a"Talks on Talking" by Grenville Kleiser is a guide on effective communication, written in the early 20th century. The book provides practical advice for improving conversational skills and public speaking techniques, drawing from the author’s experience as an instructor in public speaking. The central theme revolves around the art of conversation, exploring the dynamics of communication and offering insights into how to engage with others meaningfully and persuasively. At the start of the text, Kleiser emphasizes the importance of naturalness and sincerity in conversation, cautioning against rigid rules of speech that can stifle genuine expression. He discusses the significance of adaptability in conversation, suggesting that personality and the manner of delivery are as crucial as the content of what is being said. Kleiser identifies various types of talkers, illustrating common conversational pitfalls and encouraging readers to develop qualities that enhance their speaking abilities and foster engaging, effective communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOratory
653 _aConversation
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17476
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