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 ...

Does your brain shut down, and your tongue become heavy when you need to start a conversation? Breaking the ice can sometimes seem like a Herculean task. However, revealing fun facts about yourself is ...

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 ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Conversation starter, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and ...

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 ...

Reaching out to an old friend can feel like flipping through an old photo album—you never know what memories will come rushing back. Whether it’s been five years or fifty, rekindling a relationship ...

Hello, lovely Tomahawk Nation readers. I was eavesdropping on a private discussion between our writers Jon Marchant and Matt Minnick* and, as a present to you all, I decided to post their private ...

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Compliments came up often, showing how a little kindness always makes for easy conversation. At the same time, many users emphasized timing: for instance, choosing between asking about past weekends ...

Please join the Kennedy College of Sciences on Wednesday, November 20 from 3-6 p.m. in Alumni Hall for our “Conversation Starter” Series. This semester's topic is “Humans++ The Next Frontier in ...

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 ...

Do you ever wonder why one of the first questions some of us ask when we are meeting someone for the first time is, “What do you do?” To me, when we ask certain questions first, it not only sets off ...