Why is conversation difficult? Why does it often seem to digress and meander, without meeting our needs (or those of our conversation partner)? These questions bothered me, as did endless chats that ...

Conversation Focus is now available in Early Access on Meta smart glasses, using directional audio to improve speech clarity ...

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Difficult conversations: We all have them. They come up because things change, especially during a pandemic. We’re dealing with layoffs, work from home, back-to-school, forced isolation or forced ...

Navigating social gatherings can sometimes feel like tiptoeing through a minefield. Whether it's the awkward silence, the unexpected comment, or the unending small talk, we’ve all been there. But fear ...

In my late 40s, I’m still learning to fine-tune the art of conversation. My son and I break down what it takes to keep a good chat going. Our family has lots of conversations about conversations. My ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. When you have social anxiety, walking into a room full of people can make you feel like every eyeball in ...