Compliments came up often, showing how a little kindness always makes for easy conversation. At the same time, many users emphasized timing: for instance, choosing between asking about past weekends ...

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 ...

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 ...

Worrying about the conversation at Thanksgiving dinner shouldn’t be such a burden, so we prepped both fun and funny ...

Despite all the benefits of networking, one in four people doesn’t try it at all. Apart from busy schedules, some avoid it because of shyness, fear of rejection, or simply not knowing how to start ...

What’s the best way to start a conversation when meeting someone for the first time, especially at a cocktail party or conference? “Hello, how are you?” is tired and lame. “Are you enjoying the event?

With the Nobel Prize going to quantum science this month, the topic of the Kennedy College of Sciences (KCS) “Conversation Starter” this semester couldn’t be better!! Join us on Wednesday, November 19 ...