I don’t love talking with strangers. I’m an introvert at heart, and making an effort to engage in social interaction often drains my energy. But still, I do it. Not because I feel like I have to, but ...

This list of funny conversation starters is an introvert's guide to socializing at a party. Pictured: A person at a party holding up a beer in the air and grinning. Mingling at a party or gathering is ...

With phones being inundated by robocalls and that persistent guy trying to sell a piece of a timeshare, talking on the phone has become more of a chore rather than a special moment. That smartphone ...

Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites. Choose the wrong starter, and the flame will fizzle out. But when you get it ...

Wondering how to start a conversation? I could say simply that you aren’t alone in wondering. Or I could break the fourth wall a little. Humor me the latter. As a writer in the digital age with access ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When you are involved in a friendly, random conversation with a stranger while traveling, what is a polite way to end it? I am a friendly person, and I have no problem with the ...