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

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 ...

It’s normal to feel nervous when starting a conversation in English. You may know the words, but speaking them can be tough. You might be afraid of embarrassment or being misunderstood. This happens ...

Talking points for a marathon meal with his family, and how to prep for the event like a pro. Thanksgiving. The word conjures up images of a decadent meal, friends and family filling the seats at the ...

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 ...

As humans, we’re talking to each other constantly. With all that practice, we must be pretty good at it—right? Not exactly. As a professor at Harvard Business School and author of Talk: The Science of ...

Conversation with strangers comes easily for some. For others, it can be an excruciating task. Small talk is a necessary skill for making connections and forming both personal and professional ...