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Patrick King

Improve Your Conversations

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 © 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.
99 printed pages
Original publication
2019
Publication year
2019
Publisher
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  • Kj Harrishas quoted4 hours ago
    Where yes, AND allows you to respond in instances where you can agree and discuss freely, yes, really? is for situations where you want to disagree mightily. It’s more effective because it softens the negative impact, and also attempts to find common ground and understanding.
  • Kj Harrishas quoted4 hours ago
    instances where you find it difficult to agree with the sentiment of people’s words, substitute “Yes, AND…” with “Yes, really?”
  • Kj Harrishas quoted4 hours ago
    Here is the yes, AND reply: “Yeah, it’s pretty great. I love mushrooms too, but never sardines.” See how the sentiment is agreed with and expanded upon? The expansion wasn’t directly about pepperonis, but added to the conversation nonetheless. It shows your conversation partner that you’re on the same page as them by taking them deeper into the topic, no matter how shallow, that they brought up. You display a willingness to engage on anything. Instead of walling off a conversation, highlight your emotional engagement in the other person by adding to it.

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