There are lots of good reasons to start up a conversation with a perfect stranger. Whether you’re at a party, work function, or community event, you might find yourself standing around with several ...

The better your conversations, the better your relationships. Being able to start and continue interesting conversations leads to partnerships, introductions, and a more enjoyable life. But what if ...

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 ...

Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites. Choose the wrong starter, and the flame will fizzle out. But when you get it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Illustration: Carmen Casado/The Guardian (Illustration: Carmen Casado/The Guardian) Humans are social creatures – we live in ...