Good conversations don’t start with clever lines—they start with genuine curiosity. This video breaks down five conversation ...

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Does your brain shut down, and your tongue become heavy when you need to start a conversation? Breaking the ice can sometimes seem like a Herculean task. However, revealing fun facts about yourself is ...

Wondering how to start a conversation? I could say simply that you aren’t alone in wondering. Or I could break the fourth wall a little. Humor me the latter. As a writer in the digital age with access ...

1. What drew someone to their work, and what they love most about it now. Telling someone that you’d “love to hear” about this comes across as instantly classy and kind. It’s a portrayal of curiosity ...

Despite all the benefits of networking, one in four people doesn’t try it at all. Apart from busy schedules, some avoid it because of shyness, fear of rejection, or simply not knowing how to start ...

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What to say when you don't know what to say. 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 ...

Meeting a potential partner should be exciting, but the nerves and pressure can easily make things…uncomfortable and intimidating. That’s where prepping a few questions for a first date can come in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Whether you’ve been hiding money secrets or you think your spouse is, ...