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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...