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The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense

by Suzette Haden Elgin
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Whether at home or at work, we constantly face subtle verbal attacks that have the power to undermine our careers, our relationships, and even our self-esteem. In her bestselling book, The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense, psycholinguist Suzette Haden Elgin reveals the secrets behind winning verbal battles without losing one’s cool. Learn how to fight put-downs, confrontations, and manipulations in any situation -- from managing family flare-ups with diplomacy to silencing conniving coworkers with a few careful words. Filled with sample dialogues, instructions for voice control and body language, and tons of time-proven techniques, The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense is the perfect ammunition for winning any verbal war.
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Publisher: Barnes & Noble Digital

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  • ISBN: 1401400043
  • Release date: November 14, 2001

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  • ISBN: 1401400043
  • File size: 1253 KB
  • Release date: November 14, 2001

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Self-Improvement Nonfiction

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Whether at home or at work, we constantly face subtle verbal attacks that have the power to undermine our careers, our relationships, and even our self-esteem. In her bestselling book, The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense, psycholinguist Suzette Haden Elgin reveals the secrets behind winning verbal battles without losing one’s cool. Learn how to fight put-downs, confrontations, and manipulations in any situation -- from managing family flare-ups with diplomacy to silencing conniving coworkers with a few careful words. Filled with sample dialogues, instructions for voice control and body language, and tons of time-proven techniques, The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense is the perfect ammunition for winning any verbal war.
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Self-Improvement Nonfiction
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