Keep these handy when you’re trying to strike up a conversation Ever find yourself at a party or networking event, desperately trying to strike up a conversation? We’ve all been there ...

But there will come a time—at a party, waiting for a meeting to begin, mingling at a networking event, on a date or at a family reunion—when you will need some good conversation starters.

In fact, a few reliable conversation starters may be just as necessary an entertaining essential as your favorite dinnerware. Listening, of course, is also just as important as offering important ...

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 ...

All difficult situations that can be solved with a good conversation starter. [MUSIC PLAYING] Conversation starters definitely get a bad rap. I think it’s because it sounds like a corny self ...