There are lots of good reasons to start up a conversation with a perfect stranger. Whether you’re at a party, work function, or community event, you might find yourself standing around with several ...

Conversations are a fundamental part of our daily lives. Whether you're at a coffee shop, a work meeting, or chatting with friends, there's always a subtle dance of power dynamics happening. Some ...

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 ...

Some conversations stay with you for days, while others fade immediately. The difference usually comes down to how the speaker makes you feel. So, experts point out that there are specific behaviors ...

Has anyone ever told you, "Great job!" or "That was impressive!" — only for you to respond with, "I got lucky," or "It was nothing!" If you're downplaying your accomplishments at work, you're ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Vivien Wang. The other week, my roommate and I were talking about our favorite ...

What started as genuine praise from your boss might be landing as subtle insults with your younger colleagues—and neither of ...

Men need compliments, too, and yet, most men were more likely than not raised in a way where they were fairly compliment-starved. Think about it: It’s easy to imagine a woman complimenting another ...