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The Modern Man’s Guide to Small Talk

A five-part playbook on how to sound more interesting, ask better questions and never reach for "how was your weekend?" again.


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The Gentleman's Guide to Small Talk: Hard Rooms

The Gentleman's Guide to Small Talk: Hard Rooms

What to say at funerals, awkward silences and social landmines.

The Modern Man's Guide to Small Talk: Depth on Demand

The Modern Man's Guide to Small Talk: Depth on Demand

Turning shallow chat into a real connection.

The Modern Man's Guide to Small Talk: Work the Room

The Modern Man's Guide to Small Talk: Work the Room

Networking events, the office and the professional conversation that doesn't feel like one.

The Modern Man's Guide to Small Talk: The Art of the Opening

The Modern Man's Guide to Small Talk: The Art of the Opening

How to start any conversation, in any room, without a script.

The Modern Man's Guide to Small Talk: Why Small Talk Fails

The Modern Man's Guide to Small Talk: Why Small Talk Fails

Don’t try to be clever, be curious.


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