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How to
Respond to a Compliment Text
How do you respond to the text message that just left you beaming and blushing? Or in a work context, how do you show humility and gratitude when you get a compliment from your boss? Whether you want to seem professional...
Minding Your Own Business: Effective Strategies to Keep to Yourself
Figuring out when and why it’s okay to mind your own business It’s often tempting to get involved in other people’s private conversations, lives, and problems. However, interrupting or entangling yourself with pers...
A Guide to Better Conversations: Making Friends & Building Connections
Start and end your discussions in a more fulfilling wayAs the old saying goes: “conversation is food for the soul.” A great discussion can make you feel better about yourself, the person you’re talking to, and some...
How to
Keep a Conversation Going with a Girl on the Phone
Help your conversation flow with expert tips to keep her on the line You’ve done it—you’ve scored her phone number, and you’re about to have some one-on-one time over the phone with the girl you like. But how do ...
How to Properly Cancel an Appointment
Tips for canceling an appointment politely and professionallyWhether it’s because of an unexpected delay, travel issues, or a schedule mix-up, canceling an appointment is sometimes inevitable. Breaking the news that yo...
How to
Come Up with Good Conversation Topics
Even if you're good with people, there are likely times when you're stuck for something more to say and start wondering what topic to bring up next. To come up with good conversation topics, you should prepare a mental l...
How to
Start a Good Conversation
Starting a conversation with someone is probably one of the hardest parts of communication. You may find that you can talk to some people instantly, while talking to others is like pulling teeth. But don't worry -- there...
How to Reach Out to a Friend You Haven't Talked to in a While
Conversation starters you can use to rekindle a friendship Sometimes time can get away from you. You start thinking about someone and realize that even though you used to be close, you haven't talked to them in a while. ...
What Are Some Interesting Topics to Discuss in a Group?
Whether you’re with friends, coworkers, or family members, keeping up a lively discussion will make your time together much more fun. Keeping a few conversation topics in your back pocket is a great way to introduce ne...
How to
Start a Conversation with a Guy
Starting a conversation with a guy can be a nerve-wracking process, especially when you think he's cute. But if you can pluck up enough courage to just go for it, the results can be oh-so-worth it. Here are some simple, ...
How to
Stop Talking About Yourself
Humans talk about themselves roughly 30-40% of the time. That's a lot. Studies have shown that talking about ourselves is strongly associated with increased activity in the mesolimbic dopamine system, the same part of ou...
How to
Be Social at a Party when You Don't Know Anyone There
Going to parties when you don’t know anyone can be a challenge. Start by taking stock of the nature of the party. Start conversations one at a time, whether with an individual person or in a larger group. Remember that...
How to
Be Social
Being social can help you build meaningful connections, come out of your shell, and feel less isolated. You don't even have to be a social butterfly in order to talk to people. All you need is good instincts, confidence,...
10 Ways to Avoid Awkward Silence with Friends and Keep the Conversation Flowing
Even the best of friends can experience awkward moments. Maybe you've all gathered for a party at your house and suddenly no one has anything to say, or someone's just said something pretty strange and no one knows how t...
How to
Leave the Perfect Voicemail Message
Many jobs require you to get in touch with clients or coworkers via phone, and if they do not pick up, it is important to be able to leave a professional, informative voicemail. This wikiHow article will teach you how to...
How to Socialize Without Being Awkward and Feel More Comfortable Talking to People
If you dread the occasional awkward silence or worry constantly about saying the wrong thing, you’re not alone. Socializing can be tricky, and everyone has awkward moments from time to time. Luckily, with practice, yo...
How to
Talk to a Friend
Talking is the cornerstone of most friendships. Whether you’re shooting the breeze or getting into serious subjects, talking helps you connect with your friends, learn more about each other, and build trust. If you’r...
How to
Appear Professional
Appearing more professional at work can have a big impact on how you're viewed by your boss and coworkers, and it can even affect which opportunities you're considered for. Fortunately, there are simple things you can do...
How to
Socialize
You'd think our parents could teach us how to socialize with others from a young age, but so often they don't. To some it comes like breathing and to others? Like being a fish out of water. Luckily, it's an art that ''an...
Text Or Call? A Simple Guide to Deciding Which Is Best
Make the right communication decisions with this comprehensive guideThese days, it seems the text message has become the most popular form of communication. However, that doesn’t mean that the old-fashioned phone conve...
