‘I have discussed this book with people who have not read it,' is one comment. 'Passionate conversation has resulted.' ‘I have learned quite a bit about myself from this book. For example, I learned I am an elocutionist. Zeldin points out in a historic account that elocutionists focus more on the form (proper grammar/style) rather than depth in conversation. I may now overcome some prejudices I have when people fall out of form.' ‘Perhaps one of the most fascinating ideas he presents is that conversation with like-minded people can become boring. Upon learning this I went straight to someone with conflicting views and had an argument with them. The emotions that came from that conversation were overwhelming and appreciated by both of us. I have the book to thank for this.' BBC documentary Netherlands documentaryhttp://www.equalityhumanrights.com/wales/events/past.../conversation-dinnerhttp://www.ad-hoc-news.de/brigitte-woman-wohnzimmergespraeche-lasst-uns-reden--/de/News/25581064 Council of Europe
