JEANNE MARTINET is the author of nine books, including THE ART OF MINGLING, which has sold 150,000 copies and has been published in ten countries. She has been featured in such publications as The New York Times, Salon, The Boston Globe, Glamour and The Washington Post. She has shared her humor and mingling know-how on numerous TV and radio shows, including “The Today Show,” “The CBS Early Show,” and NPR’s “Morning Edition.” She lives, writes and mingles in New York City.

Are you more comfortable on FaceTime than you are face-to-face? Does the idea of going to a party full of strangers make your mouth go dry? Have no fear–while most of us suffer from “minglephobia,” you can learn to navigate any social gathering with the Fourth Edition of THE ART OF MINGLING: Fun and Proven Techniques for Socializing in Person. Fully revised and updated, with 40% new material, this entertaining step-by-step guide will help you to get off your apps and and connect with people in a way that will enhance your life. We need face-to-face interaction as much as food and water, and most of us these days are starving to death. Filled with techniques, tricks, tips, lines and maneuvers, THE ART OF MINGLING offers a sure-fire system for social success.