Early in my magazine career, I landed an interview with a relatively famous celebrity (who I will not name for reasons that will become obvious). I was desperate to make a good impression, so while ...

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Conversation lulls are natural and happen more frequently than we might realize. Having a few prompts up your sleeve can help you keep conversations fresh and interesting. With the right questions and ...

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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At this point, you're propbably craving your favorite restaurant, in dire need for a manicure, and really miss your friends. But even though your friends are just a text or call away, the stress from ...

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Most people overlook the value of social relationships; they prefer to keep their heads down and check things off the to-do list. But researchers agree that friendship and sociability are important, ...

Even the most social people occasionally have difficulty getting a conversation going, resorting to basic, boring questions like “What do you do?” or “How do you know so-and-so?” Most of the time, ...