Whether you're at a dinner party, networking event, or just meeting someone new, having conversation starters in your back pocket can mean the difference between a memorable interaction and another ...

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 ...

Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites. Choose the wrong starter, and the flame will fizzle out. But when you get it ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Jumping into deep conversation with your partner can be a special kind of intimidating, but it can also ...

Good conversations don’t start with clever lines—they start with genuine curiosity. This video breaks down five conversation ...

Dear Jean: When I am with my grandchildren, I don’t know what to talk to them about. They just sit on their phones. We don’t seem to have anything in common. Do you have any ideas? Answer: Sometimes, ...

Part four in a five-part series on communication and cultures of trust Welcome to the latest installment in a series on trust and communication. Last week we talked about what leaders can do to create ...

PEOPLE spoke with the author of 'The School for Good Mothers' at the New York Celebration of Reading on Nov. 20 Carly Tagen-Dye is the Books editorial assistant at PEOPLE, where she writes for both ...