I don’t love talking with strangers. I’m an introvert at heart, and making an effort to engage in social interaction often drains my energy. But still, I do it. Not because I feel like I have to, but ...

University of Exeter/Flickr Whatever you do, focus on professional commonalities and avoid controversial topics. Starting a conversation with a new acquaintance can be awkward and difficult. "Maybe ...

Not everyone is an open book, willing to share everything about themselves right off the bat. In fact, we’d wager that *most* people aren’t going to spill their deepest feelings the first time you ...

With phones being inundated by robocalls and that persistent guy trying to sell a piece of a timeshare, talking on the phone has become more of a chore rather than a special moment. That smartphone ...

Have you ever met someone who, within minutes, made you feel completely at ease? They weren’t trying too hard, they didn’t ...

It can be hard to know what to talk about over the holidays with relatives you haven’t seen in a while. Ideally, you want to bring up topics that are lighthearted but still meaningful ― something that ...