How long does it take to read The Fine Art of Small Talk?
The Fine Art of Small Talk by Debra Fine takes about 3 hours 54 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 3 hours 54 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1960. 213 pages, about 58,575 words.
8 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 6 hours 31 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 3 hours 54 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 2 hours 26 minutes |
The page count is the median across 11 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
With practical advice and small talk "cheat sheets," THE FINE ART OF SMALL TALK teaches conversational skills and techniques that can be used in any type of professional or social situation, from networking events, job fairs, and meetings with clients, to cocktail parties where you don’t know a soul! THE FINE ART OF SMALL TALK teaches how to: Start a conversation even when you think you have nothing to say Avoid "foot-in-mouth" disease Adopt listening skills that will make you a better conversationalist Approach social functions with confidence Feel more at ease at parties, meetings, job interviews, and trade shows Turn every conversation into an opportunity for success
Subjects: Business, Oral communication, Conversation, Nonfiction, Etiquette
