A recent Gallup poll found that 80 percent of adults believe Americans are greatly divided on the most important values, a record high. That’s not great for the prospect of congenial conversation at ...

Does your brain shut down, and your tongue become heavy when you need to start a conversation? Breaking the ice can sometimes seem like a Herculean task. However, revealing fun facts about yourself is ...

And, as we all suspect, our kids are probably not suffering from sudden memory problems. "Almost all preschoolers and early ...

Whether you're at a dinner party, networking event, or just meeting someone new, having conversation starters in your back pocket can mean the difference between a memorable interaction and another ...

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 ...

1. What drew someone to their work, and what they love most about it now. Telling someone that you’d “love to hear” about this comes across as instantly classy and kind. It’s a portrayal of curiosity ...

As Rich has shown me, a good conversation can make you feel alive. It can stave off loneliness and brighten your mood in ways ...

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 ...

Conversation is the most commonly occurring type of oral discourse. It is profoundly important in many areas of our lives – romantic relationships, work, business, and casual interactions with ...

My mother-in-law enjoys hosting dinner parties with guests who can engage in stimulating conversation. I recall one statement that she made over thirty years ago that still intrigues me. "He's a great ...

Communication is the key to a healthy relationship, and it is one of the main causes of many breakups. The moment you stop having open conversations as a couple, things start to go wrong. No matter ...