Talks on Talking

The charm of conversation chiefly depends upon the adaptability of the participants. It is a great accomplishment to be able to enter gently and agreeably into the moods of others, and to give way to them with grace and readiness.

The spirit of conversation is oftentimes more important than the ideas expressed. What we are rather than what we say has the most permanent influence upon those around us. Hence it is that where a group of persons are met together in conversation, it is the inner life of each which silently though none the less surely imparts tone and character to the occasion.

It requires vigorous self-discipline so to cultivate the feelings of kindness and sympathy that they are always in readiness for use. These qualities are essential to agree[Pg 2]able and profitable intercourse, though comparatively few people possess them.

Burke considered manners of more importance than laws. Sidney Smith described manners as the shadows of virtues. Dean Swift defined manners as the art of putting at ease the people with whom we converse. Chesterfield said manners should adorn knowledge in order to smooth its way through the world. Emerson spoke of manners as composed of petty sacrifices.

We all recognize that a winning manner is made up of seemingly insignificant courtesies, and of constant little attentions. A person of charming manner is usually free from resentments, inquisitiveness, and moods.

Personality plays a large part in interesting conversation. Precisely the same phraseology expressed by two different persons may make two wholly different impressions, and all because of the difference in the personalities of the speakers.

CONTENTS
Preface
The Art of Talking
Types of Talkers
Talkers and Talking
Phrases for Talkers
The Speaking Voice
How to Tell a Story
Talking in Salesmanship
Men and Mannerisms
How to Speak in Public
Practical Hints for Speakers
The Dramatic Element in Speaking
Conversation and Public Speaking
A Talk to Preachers
Care of the Speaker's Throat
Don'ts for Public Speakers
Do's for Public Speakers
Points for Speakers
The Bible on Speech
Thoughts on Talking
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