The Secret to Book Club Discussions That Flow: No Awkward Silences
Our discussions used to feel like pulling teeth. Then we changed our approach, and now we can't get people to stop talking. Here's what we did differently.
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Our discussions used to feel like pulling teeth. Then we changed our approach, and now we can't get people to stop talking. Here's what we did differently.
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We've all been there—that awkward moment when everyone's waiting for someone else to speak first. Here's how to break the ice and get real conversations flowing.
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