Chris Colin
American author and journalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for witty cultural and feature writing. He has contributed to outlets such as the New York Times, Wired, and Smithsonian and is the author or co-author of books including What to Talk About and Off: The Day the Internet Died.
Books
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1. What To Talk About
On a Plane, at a Cocktail Party, in a Tiny Elevator with Your Boss's Boss
A playful, practical guide to better conversations, packed with witty prompts, sample dialogues, and flowcharts for breaking the ice and keeping talk lively across settings—from first dates and family dinners to planes, parties, and elevator rides with higher-ups. It encourages curiosity, specific storytelling, active listening, and imaginative questions to replace small-talk clichés, offering ways to handle awkward pauses, steer dull chats into surprising territory, and connect more confidently with strangers and friends alike.
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