social skills

Two women chatting at a bus stop. – Photo credit: Canva

People Skills, Science

Expert reveals why chatting about the weather exposes more about people than you think

Tod Perry

3/19/2026
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Culture, Education, Empowered Women, Equality, Family, Identity, Modern Families

The next generation of female leaders has arrived. Here’s how they’re making sure they (and every girl) get a chance to learn.

Sarah Watts

3/8/2026
How and when to politely change the subject of conversation. – Photo credit: Canva

People Skills, Science

Experts explain exactly how, and when, to tactfully change the subject of a conversation

Evan Porter

3/18/2026
Making friends as an adult can be hard. – Photo credit: Canva

Relationships, Skills

Struggling to make friends as an adult? You may have fallen into the ‘liking gap.’

Annie Reneau

3/16/2026
Behavioral researcher shares 14 social skills for more effective communication. – Photo credit: Canva

People Skills, Science

Behavioral investigator shares 14 social skills that can help people struggling to make authentic connections

Emily Shiffer

3/5/2026
A woman enjoying a conversation while drinking wine. – Photo credit: via Canva/Photos

People Skills, Popular, Science

The 13 signs that someone is ‘dangerously good’ at reading people

Tod Perry

3/3/2026
Lots of people want to talk to strangers but don't know how. – Photo credit: Canva

People Skills, Science

Dating coach shares blueprint for how to talk to strangers even when it feels impossible

Evan Porter

3/3/2026
How to make any conversation more fun. – Photo credit: Canva

People Skills, Science

Worried you’re boring? 5 conversation tricks that can make you more fun to talk to.

Annie Reneau

3/1/2026
Coworkers meet to discuss business. – Photo credit: Canva

Education, Learning, Popular

8 social skills you can master that can make you more employable, according to experts

Emily Shiffer

2/10/2026
A close-up view of a person's eyes. – Photo credit: Canva

Friendship, Joy, Popular

Body language expert reveals powerful trick for people who have trouble holding eye contact

Evan Porter

2/9/2026
Education, Learning, Uncategorized

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

Tod Perry

2/8/2026
A man and a woman having a pleasant conversation over wine. – Photo credit: via Canva/Photos

Education, Learning, Popular

Social skills coach shares 4 prompts to keep conversations ‘rolling’ so they never get awkward

Tod Perry

2/7/2026
Michael Baker offers small talk tips for people who are "above small talk" – Photo credit: via @englishmanmike/Instagram, used with permission

Education, Learning

British etiquette expert shares 5 simple tips for people who think they’re ‘above small talk’

Heather Wake

2/5/2026
"Post-event rumination" is a factor in Social Anxiety Disorder. – Photo credit: Canva

Health, Mental Health, Popular

4 ways to stop overthinking your social interactions, according to a clinical psychologist

Emily Shiffer

2/4/2026
A woman being interviewed for a job. – Photo credit: Canva

Education, Learning, Popular

Gen Z job seekers are bringing their parents to interviews. A career coach explains the new trend.

Jacalyn Wetzel

2/2/2026
A child mischievously hides in a ball pit. – Photo credit: Photo Credit: Canva

Family, Kids

Child neurologist explains the reason children lie, and it’s surprisingly wholesome

Cecily Knobler

1/31/2026