Does the idea of going to a large party make you weak in the knees? Do you freeze when faced with networking opportunities? You are not alone: Ninety percent of the world suffers from minglephobia. Jeanne Martinet has discovered the cure, a sure-fire system to overcome social fears and have a great time at every type of business or social gathering. Filled with dozens of 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 strategies; Tips for negotiating tough rooms (too crowded, too empty, too snobby); and much, much more!