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Talk : The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves

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By E Resource Library Posted on Apr 11, 2026

In Category - Academic Reading Materials, Psychology

Authors: Alison Wood Brooks ISBN Number: 978-0593443491 Published By: Crown In Year: 2025

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In Talk, Brooks shows why conversing a little more effectively can make a big difference in the quality of our close personal relationships as well as our professional success. Drawing on the new science of conversation, Brooks distills lessons that show how we can better understand, learn from, and delight each other. The key is her TALK Maxims:

Topics: Choose topics and manage them well
Asking: Ask more questions
Levity: Use humor to keep conversations fizzy
Kindness: Prioritize their partners conversational needs