Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites.

Great questions make great impressions. When you meet someone new, here are some important chemistry builders to keep in mind.

"The most social place to meet someone at a cocktail party is at the bar! People often separate from larger groups to go get cocktails and it makes conversation easier to start because you’re suddenly ...

You know the feeling. You’re at a party, doing your best to chat up the room, when suddenly the conversation falls off a cliff. You’ve asked all the small-talk staples: what they do, where they’re ...

That awkward silence. We’ve all been there. Maybe it’s when you’re meeting someone for the first time. On a date, even. Or in a job interview. Have you ever felt afraid that you would run out of ...

You can be the most outgoing person in the world and there can still be times when starting a conversation with someone new feels overwhelming. What do you say at a networking event or on a first date ...

What happens when we become too dependent on our mobile phones? According to MIT sociologist Sherry Turkle, author of the new book Reclaiming Conversation, we lose our ability to have deeper, more ...

For 41% of salespeople, phone calls are the most effective sales tool at their disposal. But despite calls being incredibly helpful for making sales, they come with certain challenges that every ...