Sometimes it seems that the interlocutor speaks another language, and the dialogue does not stick, no matter how hard you try to select arguments. But it is still necessary to find a common language, and then authentic communication comes to the rescue - that is, such communication in which a person realizes what is happening during a conversation, acts at his discretion and at the same time remains as honest as possible with himself and others. He does not manipulate, does not bend, but does not try to crush authority, does not play intellectual games. Such an interlocutor lives and speaks sincerely and openly. Alexey Ivanov and Sveta Shedina, hosts of the podcast "But You Hold On" and the founders of the TalkAuthentic project, will help readers develop authenticity skills in communication, increase the level of awareness in dialogue, learn to defend their boundaries and solve difficult issues. The book contains a description of the principles of authentic communication, their application in typical situations, examples from the experience of authors and students of their course, as well as practical exercises. It will be useful to everyone who wants to build communication in different contexts, be it small talk, work negotiations, correspondence with clients or confidential communication with family and friends.