Boost your likeability with The Art of Witty Banter, a book that showcases how to tap into your charisma and initiate more interesting conversations.

The more nervous you are, the more likely you are to stumble over your words.

But if you want to convince a business client or impress a date, you can't afford to be tripped up by awkward moments.

Thankfully, social interaction specialist Patrick King has developed a system to save your conversations from awkward pauses and dull topics.

In The Art of Witty Banter, King shares the ingredients for a fun conversation - like open-ended questions, free associations, and witty comebacks - to make a lasting impression on your date, colleagues, and friends.

King has authored several books, including Read People Like a Book, How to Listen with Intention, and Better Small Talk.

His work has been featured by TedX, Forbes, Huffington Post, and Creative Live.