Everyone knows this scene all too well. You’re standing and talking to someone, but you really need to go. Or your attention span has waned. Or you’re exhausted. Or the chat has become downright ...

Ever find yourself talking to someone who seems perfectly polite, but you leave the conversation feeling uneasy or dismissed?

Ever been in a conversation where someone’s words don’t match their tone, and you’re left guessing what’s really going on?

Seeming more intelligent in conversations isn't only about confidence. While social interactions can be intimating, uncomfortable, and even awkward at times, there’s always an opportunity to shift ...

Whether speaking to someone for the first time or the millionth time—or perhaps the first time in a long time—you may find that the conversation starts strong only to taper off in minutes. Sometimes, ...

“Conversational receptiveness is using language to show your counterpart that you are actively engaged with their point of view,” she explained in a recent interview with UC Berkeley’s Greater Good ...