The Power of Meeting New People: Start Conversations, Keep Them Going, Build Rapport, Develop Friendships, and Expand Business

by Debra Fine

Fantastic Book!

Genres: Communication, Business, Nonfiction, Self Help

144 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2005

About the author

Debra Fine is an internationally recognised speaker and trainer. As a member of the National Speakers Association she travels extensively giving lectures and conducting workshops on the topic.

Reviews

[Victor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pros:
+ nu-mi aduc aminte cum am pus mana pe aceasta carte, dar are elemente foarte basic despre comportamentul social.

Cons:
- daca aveti nevoie de lucruri mai complexe, probabil ar trebui sa va indreptati in altă parte; pentru lucruri elementare, este ok.

[Houston Garcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Common sense.

[Eduard Fluțăr · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book doesn't have a lot of useful things for me, because it's centered on business relationships. Though, if you have 0 social skills, it could help you take that first step in your social life.

[Kristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a great tool for understanding conversations, I had to read it twice! Each chapter talks about practical ways to engage with strangers, friends, work colleagues, etc. It was so helpful to learn some tools that work for the author and I have already been applying them in my own life. The chapters will short and concise. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to communicate better.

[Marc Page · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent set of tips and techniques for those who are challenged conversationally and socially.

[Anamarija · Rating 2 out of 5]

I expected more. Style of writing was much better than in first two popular psychology (communication) books I've read these days (How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less and Goodbye to Shy: 85 Shybusters That Work) but still haven't learned that much "new" information. Most of it is just recycling all that general know knowledge (smile, greet, ask questions, listen, show interest...)

There is a summary of useful questions you can ask people, in the end of the book (in 3 or 4 pages) and there are a few good examples where can this work, in real life situations. So, you can skim through the Book and read the summary, and you're good to go, practice, people! ;)

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Moć upoznavanja novih ljudi
Očekivala sam više. Stil pisanja je dobar, bolji nego u prve dvije knjige iz popularne psihologije što sam pročitala prije par dana (Kako razviti samopouzdanje i Kako se svidjeti drugima u 90 sekundi), ali opet nisam naučila baš toliko novih inovativnih informacija.
Većina toga je recikliranje opće poznatih stvari iz područja komunikacije (nasmiješi se, pozdravi, pstavljaj pitanja, pokaži interes...)

Postoji sažetak na kraju knjige gdje se nabrajaju pitanja kojima možete proširiti razgovor, na 3 ili 4 stranice i unutar knjige postoji nekoliko opisanih situacija iz stvarnog života gdje to može funkcionirati.

Pa, evo, možete preletiti knjigu, pročitati sažetak, i to je to, spremni ste za pravu vježbu! ;)

[Mim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a good read. One of my biggest struggles has been getting out of the house and meeting new people. I realize now how important it is to be interdependent of others. It's the only way I can achieve my goals and dreams and it's the only way I can help others do the same.

This book is full of basics, which may seem like no brainers to some, but for me learning how to strike up a conversation and what types of questions to ask to keep it going really helps. Learning how to ask the right questions is vital.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a good book to get people starting to talk to others. It has all the topics you can think of... Bringing up topics in a conversation, how to meet people, and even how to exit the conversation. It's also nice to know that the author started out not being able to talk to people and she was able to change and now she's written a book and holds classes and helps others learn what she has learned.

[Philip Meinel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book kicked off my love of reading, starting just a few years ago. (I can't believe I forgot about it.) My brother lent this book to me as we both recognized this was a key area in which I needed improvement. Debra has a way of making other people feel less intimidating and really encourages you to take the initiative. She gives practical examples and easy steps to start off in the right direction.

[Rose on aish · Rating 2 out of 5]

It took a lot till I read this...I don't know why, but this book didn't capture my attention...I think the major fact for not liking it, was because it is a book for meeting new people in business. Perhaps others will like it more than me...

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

If your someone who really avoids group social settings, this can help. If you're already good at meeting new people it has some good pointers.

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good reminder..for me anyways. Good, easy reading!

[Manhardeep Ahluwalia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book.

Which teaches you a lot about what are the positive things of meeting new people on a regular basis.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. I have highlighted, tabbed and noted in just about every page.

[Natasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good beginners guide to learning basic networking skills for business or personal growth

[Simo · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent advice for mastering some conversation skills! definitely recommend it, regardless of your skills' level, it sure brings added value

[J Crossley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is full of ways to become comfortable with meeting new people.