The art of having a good conversation with a total stranger might seem like a lost skill in our increasingly digital and disconnected social landscape, but it's not dead yet. The ability to connect ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...