Words That Win: What to Say to Get What You Want [Paperback]

Don Gabor (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 26, 2003

"America's small-talk expert," Don Gabor, can help anyone who has ever struggled for the right words to assert themselves and get what they want-from a better deal at work to a better table at a restaurant. Words that Win shows readers how to "let someone else have your way" with such smart, specific techniques as:

€ 5 secrets to sharpen one's speaking style
€ 20 methods to be more charismatic
€ 5 rules to win an argument-and 8 mistakes to avoid
€ 10 polite ways to say "no"
€ 7 strategies to strengthen relationships
€ 9 tips for getting better service

Included are practical tips on how to:

€ Impress the boss and advance your career
€ Get along with difficult co-workers and clients
€ Close more sales and make more money
€ Return an unsatisfactory product or restaurant meal
€ Ask for a date and know what to talk about
€ Get to know neighbors and make friends
€ Build better business, social, and personal relationships

Now anyone can send the right message-by using Words that Win.

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About the Author

Don Gabor is a communications trainer and bestselling author of How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends and Big Things Happen When You Do the Little Things Right.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Press (August 26, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0735203423
• ISBN-13: 978-0735203426
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #771,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical and useful book, November 26, 2005

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This review is from: Words That Win: What to Say to Get What You Want (Paperback)

This is a practical and useful book for people having difficulties in communicating or expressing themselves. The topics are grouped and to make it easier for us to search the words we need. This book covers conversation in office, friendship, family, and other conversation.

Actually, this book is good for everyone. For those who are good enough in communication, this book may polish up your words; making it possible to get exactly what you want.

4.0 out of 5 stars Better title for this books, "Best ways to handle any situations in your life", February 22, 2011

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This review is from: Words That Win: What to Say to Get What You Want (Paperback)

I enjoyed reading this book. Well written and easy to follow. Almost anyone can benefit from reading this book.

This book has no fluff and delves directly in ways to better handle tough situations in everyday life. Book has excellent examples of author's personal experiences in dealing with some of these cases.