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Re:Ask HN: Books for Effective Communication by dfitzpat on Saturday June 05, 2021 @08:03PM (#27409465)
Verbal Judo by George J. Thompson and Jerry B. Jenkins.

Excellent at teaching how to understand a situation and diffuse conflict. How to employ empathy (not necessarily sympathy). Even how to talk to customer service and remain calm.

Re:Ask HN: Books for Effective Communication by beckingz on Sunday June 06, 2021 @01:04AM (#27410932)
A useful and entertaining book!