5 conversation starters for work events You’re at a conference, a mixer, a networking event, whatever event your workplace has organized this season. And you’re sitting at a table, maybe with a name tag, a glass of ice water, and a free notepad and pen in front of you. And you’ve got one thing on your…
3 signs you have dialogue fatigue Before the pandemic, you might have enjoyed a long conversation on the back porch. Exchanging ideas or attempting to convince someone of your perspective. It was riveting, energizing. But after the pandemic, after years of isolation and limited practice in conversation, these heated discussions are hard work. It’s like getting…
Should this text be a phone call? The question few of us ask, but all of us should consider: should this be a text or a phone call? How do you know when your text should actually be a phone call? And vice versa? There is nothing worse than getting a lengthy text and then coming up…
Where you sit at a dinner party matters. We’ve all been invited to some form of a large dinner party. Whether it’s a meal at someone’s home or a restaurant, it can be daunting. Walking up to a 12-seater table and quickly deciding where to sit based on what seats are available and what seats are…
How I Learned to Talk to Aggressive People Tips from a researcher who studies American religion As someone who researches American religion, I find myself in impassioned conversations quite often. Religion is a beautiful element that creates a sense of purpose and belonging as well as a sense of guidance and explanation for the unexplainable pains…
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