Do you ever feel put on the spot? Or not sure what to say? Or embarrassed after an awkward interaction? After today's discussion, we hope you'll feel less anxious, and more prepared for everything from friendly small talk to big political disagreements.

Matt Abrahams is a lecturer of strategic communication at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, and host of the popular Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast. Since he's mastered the art of communication, he's here to explain his techniques so we can all get better at it.

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