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We've all experienced this awkward moment: You're at a party, networking event, or gathering, and the only people you know are occupied. You might be tempted to scroll through your phone, distract ...

What if you could learn how to talk to anyone?

Make conversations less awkward with this easy tactic. Yes-or-no questions keep conversations from settling into a good flow—or end it before it really starts. The best conversation starters invite ...

Despite all the benefits of networking, one in four people doesn’t try it at all. Apart from busy schedules, some avoid it because of shyness, fear of rejection, or simply not knowing how to start ...

Have you ever met someone and instantly clicked? Most of us have. Thinking back, what created the spark? Most likely it was a combination of topic, tone, and tenor, but it no doubt happened within a ...

When they were growing up, many of today’s adults likely didn’t always speak openly about their mental health – especially not with their parents. But today, more parents and caregivers are realizing ...

77% of Americans celebrating Thanksgiving want to avoid talking about politics at the dinner table, according to WalletHub. Well, you can add politics to a long list of fraught topics this year - war, ...

Entertaining is more than setting the table and cooking a meal. It's also about making guests feel comfortable—and that can mean helping the convo flow. In fact, a few reliable conversation starters ...