Self-defense with words

Barbara Berkhan

Self-defense with words

An attack with words can be as painful as a slap in the face. Most people cannot react to such an attack. It's only later that they come up with a witty remark or get angry and immediately retort, which leads to an endless carousel of blows and ultimately a pointless conflict.

Barbara Berkhan follows the principle of Aikido and brings the martial art to the world of communication. In her book, she presents 12 strategies you can use to counter any verbal attack.

Here you will learn:

• How to fend off attacks, without hurting yourself;

• How to answer, if they offend you;

• How to confuse the attacker and let him talk to the wind;

• How to dispose biased criticism;

• How to paralyze the attacker with a nice compliment.

The training part of the book offers you methods to improve your intelligence and resourcefulness.

Do not hesitate, do not waste energy getting angry at stupid and offensive attacks! Put an end to the dishonest innuendo. This book will help you build personal power and confidence in communication.