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Throughout the last year, I have been working to build and refine my conversational skills. It seems as if I used to have them, sort of, but they've been paired down by, well, having to deal with assholes as a part of my daily life for a long, long time. This self-improvement activity is designed to help me be a better, more successful individual, as well as a better activist (to quote a great American, having the skill and grace to hold meaninful conversations is an essential part of being an effective contributor to the Democratic Party). As part of my quest, I have been attempting to align myself with excellent conversationalists, and read up on the advice given to them by experts. Some books I've explored include Deborah Fine's "The Fine Art of Small Talk," Susan RoAnne's "How to Work a Room," and James A. Morris' "The Art of Conversation." If any DUers wanted to suggest additional books, web pages or other resources, I would love that, although this thread is open to comments from anyone who considers him or herself a great conversationalist and wants to share histories, experiences, and tips.
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