Know all those folks you've met in the last 20 minutes.
930943
Utilitarian name tags.  Need them for parties, astronomy events, therapy dog sessions.  I have trouble remembering names and these are very helpful.
4825384
If you are looking for a way to achieve rapport easily and effectively with lots of people in lots of different situations, this book is definitely a must read.
2396795
You come away feeling like you really know the people and the town.
4358280
I personally don't think it's possible in 20 minutes, but I KNOW it's possible in less than 2 hours!  I learned the first 10 last night, then passed the book to my 17 year old today, and he got all 44 down in about an hour and a half.  Lots of fun to be had while learning with adults/teens, we have totally cracked up over some of the pictures/sayings used.  Definitely worth the price, passing it to the 18 year old now!
1602420
Just about everyone I know has checked themselves out on Google now and then. And, just about everyone stumbles upon someone else with the same name. It's fun to check them out, perhaps on Facebook or see if they have their own web site for business. Google Me takes this a huge step further by traveling to other states or countries to find the Google-twin!

Jim Killeen found a look-alike, an Irish priest, a creepy swinger, and more. Some were more interesting than others, but this film was a worthy effort to explore human nature at random by meeting namesakes. Definitely worthy of your time.
3716329
This isn't what I was expecting. For anyone who already knows what Facebook and Twitter are, who've heard texting and driving is a bad idea, and who suspects it's impolite to take calls when talking face to face, then you know everything this book can tell you.

It's a short book (an easy one day read), with a lot of filler text. It's large on the chit chat, small on nuts and bolts advice. For example, I would hope most people new to a forum already know to lurk around awhile, read a bunch of backthreads, and get a feel for the place, before bossing around the regulars. I was really hoping for more specific and investigative details.

I was very much looking for comprehensive information, for more subtle discussion on modern etiquette codes. I have a form of Asperger's - which makes etiquette for me especially challenging - and even I know more than what was provided here.

The one thing I did learn was that humans can really only keep track of 150 people. That is excellent information. I have hundreds of Friends on Facebook, thousands I Follow on Twitter. There's so much noise in there that I've stopped going in at all. Now I think I'll go in and select the 150 I feel up to keeping track of and interacting with. 150 people even sounds doable.

The chapters on romance and parenting are useful.

The travel information is basic: turn off your devices when asked to on planes. Share the charging outlets in the airport. Wear headphones while listening to your music in public. I suppose all this needed to be said, somewhere.

I'd recommend this only to people who are late adopters to mobile technology, or absolute forum newbies.
491411
What a treat!!  Getting to know the diverse people of a small town and making new friends. Worrying
about them, laughing with them and praying with them that they make the correct decisions. Looking forward
to my return visit. Thanks for a wonderful  book, Mrs. Baumbich.
1232407
This is a very quick read and very straightforward. It feels as though you were sitting down talking with a friend. Every point he makes is spot on.
364739
Clear, concise information worth your 2 minutes considering you may be using your pack for hours or days.
4134099
This is an amazing docuseries.  The last 5 minutes are some of the best television ever made.  That said who answers the phone with their last name.  Come on, Andrews a cool name.
147605
These guys and gals are tremendous.  We saw them recently and if they're near you, go see them.  Love them!
4582364
Bravo - this clever concept presents samples from eight writers. I was familiar with half of them: Lisa Alber, Kathleen Cosgrove, Jaden Terrell, and Lisa Wysocky, and envy the reader just discovering them. All four are already favorites and high on my watch-list. Now I'm happy to add the other four as newly discovered. This is a deliciously satisfying sampler with no need to choose a favorite. Just find time to enjoy each author's style and voice by savoring their chapter, short story, and especially the interview. There is something to satisfy multiple readers' preferences in style, story, mood and interest in this collection: humor, noir, suspense, or dark social issues, just to name a few.  I will be recommending the book and all eight authors.
1300696
If I had 15 minutes to spare at any given time, I'd use it reading this book. Those 15 minutes usually turned into a couple hours or more. At first the story reminded me of Hitchcock's 'Rear Window,' then after a few chapters it took on its own identity. Characters were everyday people with common issues that we, or our friends, or someone in our family, may encounter. Details of the lives of those characters are so believable that you will feel like they are your next door neighbors. You won't solve the puzzle and have all the answers - unless you are on the very last page!
2239052
Put this one in with a few friends who think they can "name that tune in just one note".  You will all be high-fivin' each other for the entire twenty-three tracks.  'LISTENING' to This record's 133 minutes is about as 'UNEASY' as sunday morning.  Worth every penny and I am very surprised that it is even available here on Amazon.  Pull the trigger.
4549888
Awesome!  I teach adult classes where the participants change this way everybody gets to know everybody by name.
1161997
In our nanosecond world, people have no time to wait for anyone to muddle through their messages.
30-Second messages work.  Not only are they well received, they are well said and feel good.
The catch--it takes some time to get into the habit of fast forward communication.  You need to be other-centered as well as self-centered.  You need to follow Frank's four principles and his three steps.
Do it.  Buy the book.  Do it now.  Like the rest of us, you can't afford to lose another listener.
1426426
Oh man...can I get like 20 of these?  So fun to surprise people from far away in a crowd, and watch their response until they figure out what's happening.  Love it!!!