As a "professional small talker" I have learned from friends and family members that making small talk and starting conversation isn't always easy. And I have been asked quite a few times for advice on conversation starters and how to make small talk a little less painful! So I want to share these tips with…

Dinner conversations are easy with these fun table topics questions!! There are so many great conversation starters on this list to choose from!

Whether you are meeting new people or talking to friends, it’s always good to open with funny questions or interesting conversation starters. Most of the time a good conversation starter can …

Networking tips and conversation starters for social and professional events.

Discover 90 thought-provoking questions to ask your new coworkers and build meaningful connections in the workplace. Whether you're breaking the ice or diving deep into conversations, these questions will help you get to know your colleagues better. Strengthen professional relationships and foster a positive work environment by sparking engaging discussions with your team members. From fun facts to career aspirations, these questions cover a wide range of topics to facilitate bonding and…

I absolutely love that she stands her ground.

In a pre-pandemic post, “What to say when you don’t know what to say,” I made a big list of some of my favorite conversational shortcuts that I like to drop to keep conversations from being needlessly confrontational or boring. Stuff like: “It wasn’t for me” when somebody asks you what you thought of something