Social media and mobile phones are major disruptors of face-to-face conversations. Recent research has conclusively ...

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Chatbots may worsen delusions in people by reinforcing false beliefs, psychiatrists warn. Mental health experts document ...

Whether at a grocery store or in the middle of a work event, we've all been in situation where we needed or wanted to talk to someone but didn't know where to start. Striking up a conversation with a ...

Having more meaningful connections requires just a few thoughtful tweaks that can instantly elevate how you communicate. Here ...

We’ve all been in conversations where someone says something that makes you raise an eyebrow or cringe internally. Whether it’s an awkward phrase or an off-putting comment, these moments highlight a ...

How good are you at having spontaneous conversations, with potential customers, investors, prospective employees, or anyone else? Most of us feel awkward in these types of conversations when the ...

The questions flood in from every corner of the human psyche. “What are permanent hair removal solutions?” “Can you help me analyze this text conversation between me and my boyfriend?” “Tell me all ...

There’s nothing worse than being in a conversation with someone where as soon as you finish your thought, they bring the conversation back to them — not even acknowledging what you just said. Sound ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. I’ll never forget the time I was meeting a friend for ...

Awkward conversations are not just valuable—they're often essential for achieving important goals. Often, there is no way to have a particular conversation without it being awkward! Examples: Talking ...