Does the idea of going to a large party make your mouth go dry? Do you freeze when facing networking opportunities? Are you using your smartphone as a mingling crutch?

You're not alone: Ninety percent of the world suffers from minglephobia. Jeanne Martinet has developed a cure-a sure-fire system to overcome social fears and have a great time at every type of business or social gathering. Filled with simple techniques, tricks, tips, lines and maneuvers, and illustrated with entertaining examples, The Art of Mingling teaches you:

• Basic survival strategies for the Truly Terrified
• Opening lines and gambits that really work
• Tools and rules for keeping the conversation going in the right direction
• The etiquette of escape
• Faux pas recovery techniques
• How to avoid the dumb use of smartphones
• The secret to being a good listener
• The right way to follow up online
• and much, much more!