This is our list of thought-provoking questions, and with them, you’ll never run out of things to discuss!

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 ...

A video from Smartish Stuff offers three tips for avoiding awkward lulls in conversations and never running out of things to ...

If you’re avoiding small talk or casual chats because you think they’ll be boring, you may be missing out on meaningful ...

One skill I have studied over the course of my 30-year career as a trial lawyer is the art of inquiry. From initial client meetings to preliminary investigation to cross-examination, good information ...

Small talk, idle gossip or general chit-chat that many people try to avoid may actually be beneficial for our general ...

My mother-in-law enjoys hosting dinner parties with guests who can engage in stimulating conversation. I recall one statement that she made over thirty years ago that still intrigues me. "He's a great ...

My best conversations are with my friend Rich. He doesn’t have extraordinary speaking talents or the ability to tell side-splitting jokes. It’s just that after talking with Rich, I somehow feel ...