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Photo credit: Canva Photos – Experts explain how to strike up conversations in a room where everyone's grouped up without you.

People Skills, Science

You walk into a room of strangers. Everyone’s talking in groups. Instead of freezing, do this.

Evan Porter

8/3/2026
Jordan Chiles reunited with her favorite teacher, Ms. Patti.

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Education, Pop Culture

Jordan Chiles is going back to school—this time, to thank the teacher who inspired her

Sarah Watts

8/17/2026
Communication, Skills

Stop struggling with small talk by using the easy ‘COST method’

Tod Perry

6/14/2026
Photo credit: Fandom.com – A still from 'Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning."

Culture, Pop Culture

‘Just keep looking at it’: Tom Cruise has the perfect advice for overcoming social anxiety

Cecily Knobler

6/11/2026
Photo credit: cottonbro studio/Pexels – Is it antisocial to wear AirPods in public spaces like the grocery store?

Science, Technology

Is wearing earbuds in the grocery store antisocial?

Evan Porter

5/13/2026
Photo credit: Canva – We learned a vital lesson about taking the first step.

Culture, Wholesome

For 10 years, social anxiety kept us from meeting our neighbors. One afternoon changed everything.

Annie Reneau

4/16/2026
Photo credit: Canva – Awkward lulls happen, but there are ways to minimize them.

Communication, Skills

3 conversation hacks to avoid the awkwardness of having nothing to say

Annie Reneau

4/7/2026

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