Ask directly for what you need, and if someone says no, move on and ask another person. Whether you’re approaching a stranger or a friend, it’s always more effective to ask for help in person.

Between the advent of dating apps and a cultural reckoning in the wake of the #MeToo movement, many daters are left wondering: Is it still acceptable to ask a stranger out in person?

If you're looking for someone to take out on Valentine's Day, follow these pro tips for asking out a stranger who catches your eye.

What's the best way to motivate someone—even a stranger—to help you out? A Stanford study of the requests and responses on Reddit's Random Acts of Pizza reveals a few key strategies.

To figure out whether you’ll like the restaurant around the corner or that new guy in accounting or a vacation in Madrid, or just about anything else you’ve never personally experienced, try ...