Wondering how to start a conversation? I could say simply that you aren’t alone in wondering. Or I could break the fourth wall a little. Humor me the latter. As a writer in the digital age with access ...

Learn the best conversation starters for small talk! Build confidence and practice your English with these tips on what's polite and acceptable to say.

Think about what it's like to be at a birthday dinner where you have to interact with your friend's neighbors for the first time, or what it's like to be waiting for a Zoom to begin with coworkers you ...

Science is clear: The more and deeper conversations you have with other people, the happier you’re likely to be. Chit-chat about the weather with strangers is better than lonely silence, studies show.

We often mistakenly believe that others would be uninterested in chatting with us, when they might in fact welcome it, according to the authors of one study.Photograph: Fiordaliso/Getty Images Last ...

First dates can sometimes feel a little awkward, but the right questions can make all the difference. From favourite comfort ...

From ‘Where are you from?’ to ‘How did you two meet?,’ boomers still ask the questions that turn small talk into real ...