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 ...

When you’re with your partner, best friend or close family member, conversations can feel endless—in the best way. You can talk for hours about your dreams, your childhood memories and random thoughts ...

Striking up a conversation with a woman you're dating can be nerve-racking. While small talk can be fun, it's important to ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Commenting on someone else’s hygiene is one of the more delicate conversation topics. You are, after all, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it rude to carry on a conversation on a cellphone while sitting in a public place, such as on public transit, in a waiting room or aircraft boarding area? GENTLE READER: Can you ...