Screens and social media are damaging kids’ conversation skills. Here’s why this matters, and how to get them back

Social media and mobile phones are major disruptors of face-to-face conversations. Recent research has conclusively ...
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Real Conversation Is Not Speaking but Waiting

I love conversations. To be precise, I love the warmth exchanged between people during a conversation. The same words can feel completely different depending on who I’m talking to. “Ah, this person is ...
Fast Company

How to become a better conversationalist

Whether you love or hate networking, there’s no doubting the importance of face-to-face interactions. Even in our digital world, knowing the art of the conversation is key to building strong ...
unr.edu

Conversation Partner Program

We are currently accepting applications for our Conversation Partners program for Fall 2025 until September 7. All applications received after September 7 will be added to our waitlist. The University ...
The Conversation

People think they should talk less to be liked, but new research suggests you should speak up in conversations with strangers

Quinn Hirschi does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
Psychology Today

The Art and Science of Great Conversations

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 ...