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 ...

Conversations are a fundamental part of our daily lives. Whether you're at a coffee shop, a work meeting, or chatting with friends, there's always a subtle dance of power dynamics happening. Some ...

Compliments came up often, showing how a little kindness always makes for easy conversation. At the same time, many users emphasized timing: for instance, choosing between asking about past weekends ...

Has anyone ever told you, "Great job!" or "That was impressive!" — only for you to respond with, "I got lucky," or "It was nothing!" If you're downplaying your accomplishments at work, you're ...

What started as genuine praise from your boss might be landing as subtle insults with your younger colleagues—and neither of ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Vivien Wang. The other week, my roommate and I were talking about our favorite ...

Receiving compliments within a romantic relationship enhances social identity. From first dates to golden anniversaries, some loving words never grow old. One example is timeless and priceless, the ...

Men need compliments, too, and yet, most men were more likely than not raised in a way where they were fairly compliment-starved. Think about it: It’s easy to imagine a woman complimenting another ...