The phrase "practice of talking" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
Example: The practice of talking openly and regularly with your partner can greatly improve communication in a relationship.
Does not wish him to think she makes a practice of talking to strangers.
They explore the promise of conversation-powered leadership--from the time-tested practice of talking straight (and listening well) to the thoughtful adoption of social media technology.
"If we can eliminate the practice of talking about female architects, it would be the greatest tribute we could give her".
"We're not in the practice of talking about last year," said Matt Silverman, the club president under the new principal owner, Stuart Sternberg.
She has dropped Powell's practice of talking to reporters in front of the glass doors of the State Department after he escorted foreign officials to their cars.
But it is built on the ancient African practice of talking things out — community elders gather under a tree and discuss a problem again and again until they reach consensus.
Organizational discourse "refers to the structured collection of texts embodied in the practices of talking and writing (as well as a wide variety of visual representations and cultural artefacts) that bring organizationally related objects into being as these texts are produced, disseminated and consumed" [ 25].
In order to achieve relevant and honest channels of communication with your child, you must practice the process of talking.
Using powerful language requires practicing new habits of talking, which also require new ways of thinking.
I figured he would duck the question, because presidents (and presidential candidates) have made a practice of not talking about the Fed.
Though most people around him assume that he would not serve a second term as secretary of state, Mr. Powell, in the interview, continued with his practice of not talking about whether he would stay on if Mr. Bush wins re-election.
