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 ...

Dear Annie: Finding topics of conversation can often be difficult during long visits. Since “Grinding My Teeth” feels that this may be the last time she and her husband will visit with these in-laws, ...

The moment your finger hovers over the keyboard to craft that first message sets the foundation for potential romance in the digital age. That initial text does far more than simply say hello—it ...

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

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 ...

I attended a party recently where the conversation just couldn't gain momentum. Many of us didn't know each other and surface-level topics were exhausted after the first hour. Then, one of my more ...

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 ...