But learning how to talk to people and having good conversations really isn’t that complicated. There are just a handful of things you’ll want to keep in mind. 1. Don’t skip the small talk A ...

In an earlier post, I described ways of improving conversations with people who talk too much—from the perspective of the beleaguered listeners. I received many comments from people who believed ...

While some people have no problem striking up a conversation with a stranger in the supermarket checkout line or on public transit, small talk doesn't come as naturally for others—especially ...

We’ve all been at social gatherings where someone commands the conversation time ... Reasons for over-talking can be primarily intrinsic. Some people are naturally talkative, devotedly self ...

One limitation, though, is that it does not reflect more natural conversations in which people choose how long to talk versus listen. Future research should investigate whether our findings ...

But conversations are a central part of relationship-building. Radio Atlantic is pleased to share this episode of How to Talk to People. The social scientist Ty Tashiro and the hairstylists Erin ...

When you're done speaking to your chosen person, patiently wait for them to say their part, and the conversation has started. When one of the involved parties stops talking, the conversation is over.