Good Small Talk Questions
Approaching new people can be quite scary. By opening up, we make ourselves vulnerable. Small talk is a great way to “test the grounds”, so to speak. It’s useful for … Read more
Why don’t I have any friends? 27 reasons and what to do about it
“Why can’t I make friends? It feels like no one likes me, and I’ve realized that as an adult, it’s way harder than it was before college.” – Kim Here … Read more
210 questions to ask friends
Whether your goal is to learn something new, deepen the bond with a friend or just have an interesting conversation, it can be hard to come up with questions to … Read more
22 tips to make small talk
The phrase “small talk” sounds like it doesn’t mean much, so it can’t be hard. The truth is, it’s a skill, and it takes practice to be good at it. … Read more
14 ways to be less self-conscious
When I was younger, I often felt self-conscious and socially awkward. In fact, one of the reasons I wanted to become a Behavioral Scientist was to be better socially. If … Read more
20 ways to be social as an introvert
What do you do if socializing exhausts you? What if your introversion makes you or shy or socially anxious? Here’s how to meet people if you’re an introvert. The advice … Read more
21 ways to be more likable & 4 things that sabotage your likability
In this guide, we’ll talk about how to be a more likable and friendly person. Being likable is an interesting challenge, in that trying to get people to like you … Read more
21 ways to make friends in a new city
When I first moved to New York, I realized the most important question I had to answer was, “How do I make friends in a new city?” After lots of … Read more
How to Build Rapport
Rapport is critical to be able to connect with people and build relationships. In its essence, rapport is about picking up on and making our similarities with someone more apparent. … Read more
19 signs of a toxic friendship
In this guide, we’ll go through the warning signs of Toxic People (TP). A toxic person is someone who doesn’t take responsibility for their feelings or problems. The fallout from … Read more
222 questions to ask to get to know someone
Here’s a set of questions you can ask to get to know someone. The guide starts with casual questions that are fitting for an acquaintance or someone you just met. … Read more
How to be more talkative
As an introvert, being talkative didn’t come naturally to me. It was something I had to learn as an adult. This is how I went from quiet and sometimes shy … Read more
How to make friends in college
Here’s how to meet new people and make new friends in college. These strategies helped me when I had to make new friends in my sophomore year. We’ve made sure … Read more
How to be more articulate
Here’s how to be more articulate when speaking in everyday conversation. This guide will help you formulate your thoughts and improve your vocabulary. I’ve geared the advice in this guide … Read more
29 Ways to Make Friends as an Adult
When I was 29, I moved to a new city where I didn’t know anyone. I made several close friends using the strategies I share in this article. We’ve written … Read more
How to talk to strangers – 20 tips
Being an introvert I usually felt awkward or off talking to strangers. Especially in extrovert environments like parties or bars. Thousands of interactions later, this is what I’ve learned. 1. … Read more
25 Tips to be Witty
Here’s how to sharpen your wit and be quicker in your conversations. What we’ll go through: Becoming a quick thinker Knowing what to say to be witty Avoiding the pitfalls … Read more
How to Make Friends as an Introvert
I’m an introvert, so I’ve never been into networking events, loud parties, bars, or other extrovert social stuff. And when I did try going to meetups, I never really connected … Read more
How to make friends after college
When I left college it got harder to make friends. I wasn’t overly social or interested in going out partying every weekend, and my old friends either moved or got … Read more
How to never run out of things to say
I often used to run out of things to talk about. Either because I got stuck in small talk that died out, or because I tensed up so that my … Read more