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 ...

Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites.

There’s never a reason to run out of conversation topics. The news, the weather and whatever other people are doing could be talked about at length, in most scenarios. Those topics, however, are dull.

I don’t love talking with strangers. I’m an introvert at heart, and making an effort to engage in social interaction often drains my energy. But still, I do it. Not because I feel like I have to, but ...

Ask open-ended questions to keep the conversation going. Share a fun story to make the talk interesting and help others share ...

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 ...