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The Art of Friendship: 70 Simple Rules for Making Meaningful Connections
The Art of Friendship 70 Simple Rules for Making Meaningful Connections Author:Roger Horchow, Sally Horchow The frantic pace and casual attitudes of modern life have made real friendship a rare experience. The Art of Friendship shows how making true connections can greatly enhance one's life. Seventy brief essays present simple but effective "rules of connecting" with action points to help you put each rule into practice in daily life. Woven th... more »roughout are personal anecdotes from the Horchows, sharing their experiences of friendship.
Recognizing that friendships take many forms, the authors offer practical, proven advice that demystifies the process of making friends. The rules include:How to create rapport-- even in a crowd
How to transform an acquaintance into a friend
When to e-mail, pick up the phone, send a note, or meet in person
How to maintain long-term friendships --and even when it's time to quitThe book opens with a foreword by Malcolm Gladwell (author of The Tipping Point) that explores the Horchows' special talent for making and keeping friends. Whether your goal is to start a new relationship or reinvest in a longstanding friendship, this inspiring book will reveal how you can build more meaningful connections in your life.« less
ISBN-13: 9780312360399 ISBN-10: 0312360398 Publication Date: 10/17/2006 Pages:144 Edition:1st St. Martin's Pre Rating:
A nicely designedand easy to read title with an interesting foreward by Malcolm Gladwell. I'd say it's better suited to those with business or networking goals vs general purposes. Written by a father/daughter team.