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There are many answers to your question.
The best method is always practice makes perfect. However, if you need that extra dose of reality, go people watching for an afternoon. When I lived in NJ I would sit outside at a cafe in Trenton and just eavesdrop on conversation and watch people as they passed by.
I'd also watch lots of television and interact with people.
Other things to try would be to read your dialog out loud (insert character voices if you'd like) You'll know it's right if it sounds right.
If all else fails and you still want to read a book on dialog, I'd recommend "Take your Characters to Dinner"
Though it deals more with making your characters more people than plot devices...it'll still provide some sort of answers you're looking for.
You can also read what you like to read and study the way the author writes his words.
Hope this helps!
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