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 to start. Striking up a conversation with a ...

Starting a deep conversation might sound daunting, especially when superficial chit-chat seems to dominate our social interactions. But if you're looking to explore meaningful topics and cultivate ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Last week, at a work lunch, I found myself, quite inexplicably, running out of chat. It may have been jet lag, or ...

Are you good at starting conversations with people you don’t know? If you’re like most people, trying to strike up a conversation with a stranger feels awkward and uncomfortable. And if you do work up ...

Social prospecting involves being in the right place, making new social connections, getting to know people over time and introducing business when appropriate. It starts with that initial ...

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 ...

It’s not just us, striking up a conversation with someone can be awkward, right? Whether it’s on a dating app or trying to engineer your own meet cute in Big Tescos, the first step to any whirlwind ...

Society has come a long way over the past decade when it comes to discussing mental health, but many people still find it difficult to open up when they’re struggling – or know how to broach the topic ...

Starting a conversation with a girl may seem tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. The truth is, women often form an impression of you within just a few seconds. So, how do you make sure you leave the ...

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