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 ...

Have you ever wondered what happened to the casual signoff, “Let’s talk about it later?” It seems those simple words about a conversation that awaits have been replaced with, “I’ll text you.” Googling ...

My best conversations are with my friend Rich. He doesn’t have extraordinary speaking talents or the ability to tell side-splitting jokes. It’s just that after talking with Rich, I somehow feel ...

Whether you are talking with a new acquaintance, family member, or a romantic partner, agreement fuels authenticity when it comes to understanding the world around us, including the assurance that ...

Is Your Social Life Missing Something? This Conversation Is for You. Priya Parker, the author of “The Art of Gathering,” shares her advice for orchestrating more meaningful gatherings and why that ...

Think about the last time you told a story to a friend. You probably adjusted it halfway through. You saw their eyebrows lift. You noticed them lean in, or glance away. You clarified a detail. You ...

Edith Cowan University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. You might say you have a “bad memory” because you don’t remember what cake you had at your last birthday party or the plot ...