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 ...

Most unlucky people have found themselves thrust into difficult conversations at some point in their lives. Whether it's a demanding boss, or an upset partner, learning how to navigate these ...

To learn more about our editorial approach, explore The Direct Message methodology. You’re catching up with a friend over coffee or chatting casually with a colleague after a meeting. These moments ...

As a culture, we have yet to learn about assertiveness. As we have seen from the media, aggression is more the modus operands of today. As a collective, we’ve seen violence perpetrated way too often, ...

Does this scenario sound familiar? A colleague approaches and asks, “Hey, what are you up to this weekend?” You tell her you’re not sure, but nothing big. She replies with her own vivid plans. “I’m ...

Now that the Oscars have come and gone, it’s time to reminisce about the most memorable moments. As a person with a rare form of alopecia, it will always be “the slap.” The slap continues to be talked ...

People who have a minority viewpoint on a controversial topic are more likely to "self-silence" themselves in ...