As an editor at the New Yorker and then editor in chief at Random House, Daniel Menaker perfected the art of conversation over many a long lunch. But is it an art? In his new book, A Good Talk, ...

“Josh, I think we are better off as friends. THX for the Bolts tix tho. — Rachel.” Who hasn’t gotten — or given — the “Let’s be friends” talk? Rachel, however, didn’t talk to Josh. Instead, she had ...

Conversations in my childhood home often unfolded in unexpected ways. My parents were American Sign Language teachers, and our family regularly hosted deaf international students. In our living room, ...

As a natural introvert I've always dreaded coming up with witty conversation especially with those I don't know. Let's face it, even if you're a chatty Cathy, we've all been in conversations so ...

Humans are a gregarious species. However, unlike other species that quickly understand social signs, we have a lot to learn. Especially since we possess complex emotions, unspoken words transposed ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KANSAS CITY, Mo – May is Mental Health Month ...

I spent the better part of an hour Saturday afternoon in a conversation with one of my best friends. He lives in Oakland, but was raised in Southern California where I met him. Reared as a Dodger ...

Don Shank uses the app 'Brushes' as a substitute for an actual brush. Jan. 21, 2011 -- At a minimum most painters need brushes, paint and a canvas to create their works, but for Pixar animator Don ...

My mother-in-law enjoys hosting dinner parties with guests who can engage in stimulating conversation. I recall one statement that she made over thirty years ago that still intrigues me. "He's a great ...

In an ever-more transactional world where many have a hard time talking and listening to each other, developing stronger conversational skills can boost both workplace collaboration, relationships ...