Entertaining is more than setting the table and cooking a meal. It's also about making guests feel comfortable—and that can mean helping the convo flow. In fact, a few reliable conversation starters ...

Small, open-ended prompts can lower defenses, spark curiosity, and make space for warmth again. Try one tonight. No pressure, just connection.

I don’t love talking with strangers. I’m an introvert at heart, and making an effort to engage in social interaction often drains my energy. But still, I do it. Not because I feel like I have to, but ...

Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites.

Great questions make great impressions. When you meet someone new, here are some important chemistry builders to keep in mind.

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 ...

When I was on Hinge, this prompt got me a fair amount of interaction. I like that it can pique someone’s curiosity and is a natural conversation starter. They don’t have to think of something to say ...

Reaching out to an old friend can feel like flipping through an old photo album—you never know what memories will come rushing back. Whether it’s been five years or fifty, rekindling a relationship ...

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 ...