Before you say yes to your cousin-in-law's company picnic or another endless dinner with that tedious ex-roommate, wait -- there's a graceful, guilt-free way out! Whether you're dodging an overbearing boss, the chatty guy next to you on an overcrowded flight, your least favorite client, your least favorite parent, or anyone else, this lighthearted, indispensable guide will show you hot to make a seamless, effective escape. The perfect guide for our over-committed, hectic times, Artful Dodging puts an end to all those feeble excuses no one ever believes. It banishes once and for all the notion of an invitation you can't refuse. In an almost Kryptonite-like fashion, it helps to break the vice of social obligation that has so many of us in its grip. Yes, it's true: Artful Dodging can set you free.
Topics include:
- The pros and cons of using a classic excuse
- Mastering the Duck and Cover
- Using voice mail, call waiting, and other telephone techniques
- Emergency escape tactics
- Flattery, melodrama, and other dodging diversions
- Vanishing into thin air
For everyone who's mastered the art of making friends and now needs to improve at shaking them, Artful Dodging comes to the rescue with humor, smarts, and a great exit line.
Cover design by Michael Storrings
Cover illustration by Mark Matcho
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