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 ...

We've all experienced this awkward moment: You're at a party, networking event, or gathering, and the only people you know are occupied. You might be tempted to scroll through your phone, distract ...

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 ...

You can be the most outgoing person in the world and there can still be times when starting a conversation with someone new feels overwhelming. What do you say at a networking event or on a first date ...

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 ...

Despite all the benefits of networking, one in four people doesn’t try it at all. Apart from busy schedules, some avoid it because of shyness, fear of rejection, or simply not knowing how to start ...

Whether you're on a first date or at a networking event, it can be intimidating to strike up a conversation with someone new. No matter how nervous you may be to initiate a conversation with someone ...