Discover what to talk about on a first date, tips on how to avoid awkward silences, and how to make a good impression from experts as they outline the dos and don’ts when meeting potential new partner ...

Nothing is off-limits in therapy. However, sometimes people find it hard to know what to say. Going over some common topics or reflecting on why a person chose to seek therapy can be a good place to ...

Office small talk can feel like running a marathon in shoes two sizes too small. While it’s often necessary, some topics can make even the most patient among us lose the will to live. Navigating these ...

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

Conversation lulls are natural and happen more frequently than we might realize. Keeping a conversation going can be tricky. Having a few prompts up your sleeve can help you keep things fresh and ...

Instead of politics, here’s what you could talk about around your Thanksgiving dinner. A lot of us are dreading the biggest meal of the year. The reason is not the food or the company, it’s about the ...

Between silky, steamy mouthfuls of mashed potatoes and sweet spoonfuls of pumpkin pie, there’s one thing that seemingly never fails to get served up at the Thanksgiving table each year: politics. With ...

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In “Talk,” Alison Wood Brooks mines years of data to optimize your conversations. By Dan Piepenbring Dan Piepenbring is the co-author of “Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the ...