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Improve Your Conversations: Think on Your Feet, Witty Banter, and Always Know What To Say with Improv Comedy Techniques (How to be More Likable and Charismatic Book 6) by [Patrick King]

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Does your mind blank in conversation and create awkward silence? Do you run out of things to say and struggle to keep dialogue flowing?

(A) Conversation isn’t scripted, (B) it’s 100% unpredictable, and (C) it can be terrifying at times. How do you prepare for such a thing? By learning how to apply improv comedy techniques to roll with any punch and improve your conversations and social interactions.

Become quicker and more clever in daily conversation.

Improv(e) Your Conversations teaches the ingenious rules of improv comedy that allow performers to turn boring prompts into memorable interactions worthy of standing ovations. This means there are real frameworks and templates to escape interview mode small talk – and start connecting and building rapport from the moment you say “Hello.” This book goes through over 15 of the most helpful and insightful improv comedy techniques with countless real-life examples to make you a great talker.

Learn the conversational secrets of the world’s best comedians.

Electric, flowing conversation doesn’t just happen, and no one knows that better than Patrick King, internationally bestselling author and highly sought-after Social Interaction and Conversation Coach. Let his expertise guide you through the improv comedy world and exactly, word for word, how to never run out of things to say. A single conversation can change your life, so make sure that each one is memorable.

Over 15 actionable tips that are actually practical and relateable.

•The three easy ways to always know what to say, even when your mind goes blank.•What Sherlock Holmes has to do with great rapport.•How to read people better and what to look for.•The one goal you must always keep in mind (that you probably don’t even know).

Adapt, witty comeback, reply, and charm in record time.

•What causes awkward silences and how to prevent them.•How your conversation should resemble a movie.•How to “flip the switch” to be more entertaining.

Conversation skills are the gatekeeper to the rest of your life.

Improving your conversations gives you the ability to turn a random encounter into a flowing conversation, into a lasting friendship. Fewer acquaintances and more friends, less small talk and more true substance.•Better networking, better career placement, better job interviews.•New friendships, improved relationships, and being more attractive to the opposite sex.•Instant likability and great first impressions.

A packed social calendar and more fulfilling life – what are you waiting for? Scroll to the top of this page and click the BUY NOW BUTTON.

This is the first book in the “How to be More Likable and Charismatic” series as listed below:1. Improve Your Conversations: Think on Your Feet, Witty Banter, and Always Know What To Say with Improv Comedy Techniques2. Improve Your People Skills: How to Connect With Anyone, Communicate Effectively, Develop Deep Relationships, and Become a People Person3. The Art of Witty Banter: Be Clever, Be Quick, Be Interesting - Create Captivating Conversation4. Principles of Likability: Skills for a Memorable First Impression, Captivating Presence, and Instant Friendships5. Magnetic Charisma: How to Build Instant Rapport, Be More Likable, and Make a Memorable Impression – Gain the It Factor6. Better Small Talk: Talk to Anyone, Avoid Awkwardness, Generate Deep Conversations, and Make Real Friends

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Display openness. Solicit opinions and ask questions. Put others in the spotlight and allow them to shine.
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Flexibility and the ability to adapt are paramount to any great conversation.
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Rule of Improv Comedy: Whatever someone is communicating, they did for a reason, so react to further that reason.
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Understand human behavior and social psychology - and then you can understand yourself and the people around you.

Let's face it - most of the problems that we encounter in our lives aren't about the situation, it's about the person in front of you. Whether it's a parent, sibling, co-worker, or even significant other, there might be a gap in understanding. That's reasonable and normal.

But what if you could learn to understand people, their motivations, what makes them tick, and ultimately how to connect with them better? This is renowned author Patrick King's specialty: distilled emotional intelligence that helps you decipher why people do the things that they do.

He combines his natural instinct for human analysis with a plethora of the latest scientific research in the field to bring you the end result you want: better relationships, high self-esteem and confidence, self-understanding, and overall fulfillment and happiness.

GQ Magazine, TedX, Forbes, NBC News, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Men's Fitness, Inc., ATTN, Real Simple Magazine, and Creative Live.

Patrick King is a Social Interaction Specialist and Conversation Coach based in San Francisco, California.

He has sold over 1 million books, and he is one of the world's foremost authorities when it comes to social skills, social psychology, and human behavior.

When he's not helping clients conquer the world, he's either fronting an 80′s cover band or training for his next 10k.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XJSG86S
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Big Mind LLC (March 12, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 140 pages
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Visit WWW.PATRICKKINGCONSULTING.COM for FREE access to (1) The Flawless Interaction Checklist and (2) The Better Conversations Worksheet and also view more of his writing.

Patrick King is a Social Interaction Specialist and Conversation Coach based in San Francisco, California.

He's been featured in: GQ Magazine, TedX, Forbes, NBC News, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Men's Fitness, Inc., ATTN, Real Simple Magazine, and Creative Live.

When he's not helping clients conquer the world, he's either fronting an 80′s cover band or training for his next 10k.

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The Z Man

Absolutely the best book on the art and craft of conversation I've ever read. Totally effective and easy to apply.

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017

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This is easily the best book on the art of conversation I have ever read. And I've read quite a few! Patrick King does a fantastic job of identifying what makes a conversation work, and what makes a conversationalist fail. Never before has someone laid out so clearly and easily to understand the elements you need to deploy in verbal interactions with others. And they are so easy to apply. Already, my conversations have improved immensely. I'm really seeing here what I did in the past that turned people off so much. I knew I was doing something wrong, but the other books I read didn't identify it. Hence I kept searching for a book that would disclose this secret to me. And I found it in spades in here. Honestly, I was so vexed by my inability to engage people productively in conversations, and I'd see other's conversing so fluidly and happily with each other. I'm a smart person; why couldn't I succeed at something seeming so obviously simple? Now I know what I was doing so wrong, what turned people off, and I've stopped doing it. So simple! And now I do the right things he recommends, and they light people up!!

Thanks, Patrick, for this great book! You've done a terrific service to nincompoops like me who could not converse happily with others. Now I can! It's really working. And I'm enjoying people so much more.

And for anyone skeptical about this review, be assured I'm no relative or friend of Mr. King, don't know him, never met him. I've written quite a few reviews up here, please read them if you're doubtful.

Best of luck to you all. I can't recommend this book enough.

69 people found this helpful

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Loujieming

Moving beyond discussion. How to entertain.

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2020

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I don’t consider myself someone who has a difficult time starting or holding conversations. What drew me to this book was the intersection between comedy/improv and conversation. While I tend to be a good listener in conversation, I am not as practiced at “entertainment”. The content in this book was exactly what I was looking for. I appreciated the reminders that the goal of conversation is often entertainment, motion, and humor — not always discussion. Good tools here for using humor and details to make conversation enjoyable, fun, and playful.

8 people found this helpful

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Arash

Mixed feelings … not quite sure how to feel about this book

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021

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Bought this book after reading all the good reviews on Amazon and if I can be fully transparent, I’m not quite sure how to feel about it after I finished reading it.

I found 60% of it to be very basic and the rest to be kind of useful! Author does a good job explaining different scenarios with examples but I can’t really see how anyone would use his methods and not be awkward … I guess If you’re really really trying to come out of your comfort zone then his methods could work.

Do I recommend reading it for at least one time? Ehhhh maybe. It’s an easy read (took me 5 days) but don’t have high expectations.

6 people found this helpful

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J. Keeling

I love this book.

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2018

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I benefitted greatly from reading Improv(e) Your Conversations, and I think many people who are not completely happy with their social skills would like it as well. There's something about having some concrete ideas to try when I venture into a social situation that gives me confidence. I've already tried the techniques with my husband and one friend--with great success!--and I may post an update after I have tried them with more people.

22 people found this helpful

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Peter Colon

I am in sales, not improv, and this ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017

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I am in sales, not improv, and this book was a hit. I used it for improving my connections though conversations with prospective clients. It was an immediately noticeable change for how I had my clients engaged.....both on the phone and in person. So many quality conversational take aways. An "out of the box" way to help my sales. I think it is transferable across many disciplines/industries.

22 people found this helpful

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Amazon Customer

Great book!

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2018

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I am basically a bit of a shy person, sort of the observant type than a talker. I picked up a lot of techniques to try on my future conversations with friends. Immediately I tried the free word association and made 14 associations the first time.

12 people found this helpful

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Lots of common Sense info

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2018

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This was a pretty decent book. But a lot of the advice was common sense in my world. I don't have just a ton of communication issues though either. I just love to learn new things.

11 people found this helpful

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first timer improv comedy reader

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2017

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First time reading into improv comedy but was able to get a lot out of this. It's a bit on the short side which is good and bad depending on who you are. Great information overall.

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R. Vakrat

Practical and liberating

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 6, 2021

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This book is very simple yet, to me, it proved to be very effective. One of the immediate effects that I noticed as I started reading it, not even half way through, is that I feel more liberated in a conversation. I was able to let go (or sometimes not let go completely but become more aware of) the small habits and my own preconceptions about what a conversation is that were weighing me down.
It's a great feeling and a great confidence boost.
One of my favourite quotes:

Many of us think of a conversation as a flow of information, or words. But nothing could be further from the truth. What is really moving between people is energy, ideas, emotion, intention. Become a master at identifying and working with this second, invisible “conversation” and I promise, the word side of things will flow more easily all by itself!

But don't think that it's a book about energy flow etc. There are plenty simple tips and practical exercises. I loved the fact that the book is short and to the point.

5 people found this helpful

Olivia

It goes over everything you need to improve your social interactions. Great work!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2020

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OUTSTANDING!!!!
The book goes over everything you need to improve your social interactions - Yes and, seeding details and talking points, seamless topic changes, connection, how to make others feel validated, how to never run out of things to say, how to be present in a conversation to aid flow etc...
The best thing is that the theory behind each approach is explained and you are not taught 'Say this & this in this situation etc...'. This improves your ability to improvise (and avoids one becoming a robot) which is the main focus of the book.
Again, outstanding and gives a huge insight into how to truly connect with others. Great work!

3 people found this helpful

Anon

Good for improving conversational flow

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2020

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The thrust of this book is that a good conversation is a collaboration between two people, not a battle for dominance. Patrick King offers lots of practical tips and insights to help your conversations flow, to create a mutually rewarding and enriching experience for both parties.

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Darren

Well worth reading.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2019

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As someone completely new to improv, it was enough to give me the basics. Of course, nothing beats practising. But now, when I practice with fellow players, I will at least have some prior understanding of what the goal is meant to be. Also, very useful comparison with making conversation less rigid.

3 people found this helpful

Kevin P

Excellent !

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2021

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This is not a book on how to be funny. It is a book on how to make conversation flow using the improvisational techniques of comedians and for this purpose it is extremely good.

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Become quicker and more clever in daily conversation.

Learn the conversational secrets of the world’s best comedians.

Over 15 actionable tips that are actually practical and relateable.

Adapt, witty comeback, reply, and charm in record time.

Conversation skills are the gatekeeper to the rest of your life.

A packed social calendar and more fulfilling life – what are you waiting for? Scroll to the top of this page and click the BUY NOW BUTTON.

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Understand human behavior and social psychology - and then you can understand yourself and the people around you.

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