Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites.

Conversation is a lot like art. It is one of those uniquely human experiences that distills so much complexity and exhibits such infinite variety that it verges on the indefinable. Unlike art, however ...

Maybe we should take some tips from Gross and become better listeners of others, rather than ourselves. Every conversation can be a fascinating experience. There are no empty conversations, they are ...