A crass, calculated tone of subterfuge permeates the portrayal of the Royal camp as a kingdom that readers infiltrate to capture a rich or gorgeous Royal.

You determine this, of course, but not with those four dirty words that label you as either a ruthless networker, a social climber, a gold-digging husband or wife hunter, or someone who’s never strolled along Easy Street. Along with a warm smile, turn your body fully toward her so she can see you’re giving her your undivided attention.Would recommend to anyone that has been told they are super awkward, wants to be in sales or is trying to date. If your small-talk skills are lacking, try to prepare for the inevitable questions you’ll get asked. Or you can subtly imply that you respect the other person by asking them for, say, a restaurant recommendation. A lot of really good advice comes across as very superficial, with a focus on making yourself more likeable to the 'big players', rather than to improving and creating more meaningful relationships in general.

In business, even when romance is not in the picture, strong eye contact packs a powerful wallop between men and women. As Missy talked, I began to think about history-making women like Margaret Thatcher, Indira Gandhi, Golda Meir, Madeleine Albright, and other powerful women of their ilk. It tries so hard to reinforce her own inflated sense of self-importance it's almost like you're reading a pep talk from the author to herself. Some people don’t like talking about their day jobs, but they’ll be happy to discuss their passions. Big winners know their smile is one of their most powerful weapons, so they've fine-tuned it for maximum impact.

I will mention that the audio version is overly cheerful, which some in my family had to get used to, but after a while they were enjoying the book. When people are getting to know each other better, they often feel the impulse to confess something personal or reveal a weakness. First, if you discover that you have something in common with someone, don’t overreact with a sudden, “Oh wow, me too!