With the holidays around the corner, half of Americans have already mapped out their conversation survival “game plan” (50%).

The table is set, the aroma of spices fills the air, and my loved ones are gathered. It’s the picture-perfect holiday moment ...

Conversation lulls are natural and happen more frequently than we might realize. Keeping a conversation going can be tricky. Having a few prompts up your sleeve can help you keep things fresh and ...

Dynamic communication is one of the keys to personal and professional success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success. If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to master three basic, ...

It's no secret that the hustle and bustle surrounding the holidays can be stressful. But catching up with friends and family involves a lot of conversation — and certain topics can cause more anxiety ...

The jolly season is almost upon us, and with it comes those annual gatherings of relatives and friends -- along with the ever-present tension that may arise from those gatherings.

The social network says the new feature will let users chat about what’s happening in the world and across various ...

Starting a conversation with a new acquaintance can be awkward and difficult. "Maybe you're shy, private, or reserved — or you feel you have nothing in common with the other person. Perhaps you lack ...

Thanksgiving. The word conjures up images of a decadent meal, friends and family filling the seats at the table—unless, of course, you're going to your significant other's for the big day. Then, you ...

There’s never a reason to run out of conversation topics. The news, the weather and whatever other people are doing could be talked about at length, in most scenarios. Those topics, however, are dull.