Imagine that you’re attending your first international conference. You’ve signed in at the welcome table, dutifully affixed your name tag to your shirt, and stepped into the ballroom designated for ...

How much do you engage with others when you're out in public? Lots of people don't actually engage with others much at all. Think of commuters on public transportation staring down at their phones ...

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In addition to asking open-ended questions and avoiding boomerasking, the right way to small talk is to reframe it. Stop ...

I consider myself an introvert. Attending a networking event at a restaurant to make small talk with strangers in hopes of making lasting connections is one of the most frightening things that I can ...