Winning The Water Cooler War

Location: Colonie

Overview: Ever wanted to go out to the parking lot and kick out the taillights of the office Know-It-All? Sure. We all have. Unfortunately, this course cannot instruct you as the most effective method for shattering those taillights – nor do we, in any way, endorse the practice itself – but hopefully we can all learn some tips for conversationally taking the offender down a few pegs. This course is learning wrapped up in fun. We discuss topics of the day – from the “hot button” to the silly – and learn to express our opinion and accept others in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere, where there is no reason to feel intimidated or ashamed of your perspective. There are no overbearing jerks who believe that being the loudest makes them the smartest. Never walk away from another discussion feeling frustrated and saying to yourself, “I should’ve said…” Come on in for a good time, learning and great conversation… And don’t forget to BRING YOUR OPINIONS!

Topics: learn how to be sharper and more prepared in those day-to-day verbal wrestling matches at work, home or while in line at the store • tips and strategies for dealing with the various types of conversational bullies

Instructor: Curtis Candy developed this program as an extension of his many years as a stand-up comic. His act was improvisational; working off his audience, In short order, his show based strictly on “Solving The World’s Problems” became a hit. Curtis now brings those years of experience in moderating – and sometimes manipulating – verbal jousting matches to the classroom, in the form of instructing effective social debate.