Do Conversation

There's no such thing as small talk.

By: Robert Poynton

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Paperback | 7 January 2024

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136 Pages

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Why do some conversations flow, while others are stilted and awkward? Can we make difficult conversations easier?

Conversation is about more than communication. It's how we connect with each other and make sense of the world - it's an essential part of being human. And something we''re naturally very good at.

Robert Poynton explores and celebrates this "everyday miracle hiding in plain sight". By drawing on many rich and diverse conversations, he offers simple ways to hone our natural skills to overcome anxiety, converse more skillfully and have more meaningful exchanges. In Do Conversation, you will:

Discover it''s not about being clever, witty, or winning arguments
Learn to listen and hold space
Create the conditions for more fruitful conversations
Understand how a bit of simple structure can help

Conversation is more than light-hearted chat or formal discussions. It''s a highly responsive, improvised exchange that leads to new ideas, deeper relationships, and a better world. Let''s talk!

Industry Reviews

"Wise, inspirational and empowering, Do Conversation is one of the finest things I've read about this foundational human practice. Poynton shows how the best conversations are a dance of attention, generosity and pleasure - and what it might mean for us all to weave them more richly through our lives." - Dr Tom Chatfield, tech philosopher & author of Wise Animals

'Thanks to smart phones and social media, we're losing the art of conversation... Reclaim it with some help from this book.' - Country & Town House magazine

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