The School of Life is a global organization helping people lead more fulfilled lives. Through our range of books, gifts and stationery we aim to prompt more thoughtful natures and help everyone to find fulfillment. The School of Life is a resource for exploring self-knowledge, relationships, work, socializing, finding calm, and enjoying culture through content, community, and conversation. You can find us online, in stores and in welcoming spaces around the world offering classes, events, and one-to-one therapy sessions.

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The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of the School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton. Their books share a coherent, curated message that speaks with one voice: calm, reassuring, and sane.

Introduction

1. How to tell when you are being a bore

2. How to write an effective thank you letter

3. How to choose a good present

4. How to approach strangers at a party

5. What to do at parties if you hate small talk

6. How to shake someone off at a party

[...] to win people over

8. Whether, and how much, to praise

9. How to successfully disappoint someone socially

10. How to be comfortable on your own in public

11. How to deal with upsets in service situations

12. How to become someone people will confide in

13. How to talk to a bereaved acquaintance

14. How to spill a drink down your front - and survive

15. How to deal with the subtext

16. How to stop worrying whether or not they like you

17. How to be a good guest

18. How to tell someone they have spinach between their teeth

19. How to make people feel good about themselves

20. How to face social catastrophe