Social prospecting involves being in the right place, making new social connections, getting to know people over time and introducing business when appropriate. It starts with that initial ...

Yesterday, I joined the gardeners’ frenzy and visited a popular local nursery. Little did I know that I would have one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve had in a long time with a complete ...

Editor’s Note: Adam Hochschild’s interview with The Daily Californian has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. The third installment in the “Conversations with strangers” series features ...

“Do you have any travel plans for summer?” my friends ask. At almost 89 years of age, my travels are best seen in the rearview mirror. When Bill and I traveled by plane, we resembled The Odd Couple.

Editor’s Note: Madeline Zimring’s interview with The Daily Californian has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. Stranger: a noun referring to a person whom one does not know or with whom one ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When you are involved in a friendly, random conversation with a stranger while traveling, what is a polite way to end it? I am a friendly person, and I have no problem with the ...

If you know me, you know I can talk with almost anyone, from the cashier at Hannaford to the local bank's president. I am endlessly curious about people, so I really enjoy talking with people and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When you are involved in a friendly, random conversation with a stranger while traveling, what is a polite way to end it? I am a friendly person, and I have no problem with the ...

There’s a reason they say the eyes are the windows to the soul. Eye contact can create an intense bond between two people, even if they don’t know each other. A glance can speak volumes, conveying ...