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Conversation

advice July 20, 2021

We Hate Small Talk Because We’re Bad at ItHere are some tips to engage in the horrifying ordeal of light conversation.

By Olivia Evans
conversation Apr. 10, 2020

100 Perfect Conversation Starters to Use in Any SituationHow to face an awkward silence like a pro.

By the Cut
advice Mar. 5, 2020

What Are You Supposed to Talk to People About?An expert helps us navigate awkward silences.

By Kelly Conaboy

advice Oct. 24, 2019

How to Start a ConversationWe asked an expert for tips.

By Katie Berohn
science of us Mar. 5, 2019

How to Talk to PeopleI’ve been wondering.

By Edith Zimmerman
Sept. 30, 2016

Why People Love(d) Power Posing: A Science of Us ConversationThis is a bomb going off in the center of the thought leadership–industrial complex.

By Cari Romm, Drake Baer, and Jesse Singal
Sept. 27, 2016

How to Have a Productive(ish) Conversation With a Serial InterrupterYou need to go meta.

By Drake Baer
conversation July 25, 2016

You’re Bad at Small Talk Because You Don’t Know What It’s ForA punch bowl is not a PowerPoint.

By Drake Baer
July 1, 2016

Internet-Addled Teens Are Worse at Awkward, Necessary Dating ConversationsHow else do you learn to talk to people?

By Drake Baer