As humans, we’re talking to each other constantly. With all that practice, we must be pretty good at it—right? Not exactly. As a professor at Harvard Business School and author of Talk: The Science of ...

Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites. Choose the wrong starter, and the flame will fizzle out. But when you get it ...

You know the scenario: you get yourself to a networking event, put your name tag on, get a drink, and then have no idea where to start. You might think feeling tongue-tied is only a problem early in ...

In a world that glorifies extroverted ideals, navigating social landscapes can feel like a tightrope walk for introverts. Yet, meaningful conversations don't always have to drain your energy or feel ...

If you’ve ever spoken to someone and later felt that you would have better spent your time talking to a brick wall, you’ll surely identify with the observations of Rebecca West. “There is no such ...

Conversations with toxic people can feel like navigating a minefield—you never know which word will set off an explosion.

Life can sometimes feel a little too serious. And people can really double down on their stiffness when asked certain questions that — while interesting — can provoke uncomfortable memories from their ...

Meeting someone for the first time can be nerve-wracking, but adding the pressure of a date on top of that can send some people into an anxiety spiral that's hard to climb out of. We are all just ...

Have you ever been in a conversation that just felt… off? Maybe the person kept bringing up topics that made things awkward, uncomfortable, or just downright boring. The truth is, some topics ...