101 Great Conversation Starters Here is a collection of 101 conversation starters that you can use to help you connect with others (friends, couples, someone new...).

50 DAILY ENGLISH CONVERSATION 1. Greetings 4. Introducing yourself & others 7. Do you speak English? 10. Likes and dislikes

In my workshops, a common question is How do I begin the conversation? Here are a few conversation openers I’ve picked up over the years–and used many times!

How to Have Difficult Conversations A difficult conversation is a planned discussion about an uncomfortable topic or a negative experience where the goal is to share different perspectives, build …

Adapted from, “We Have to Talk: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Difficult Conversations” by Judy Ringer.

Use the “yes, and” technique when asked a yes or no question (e.g. Q: Do you like your major? A: Yes and I’m particularly interested in doing research with a faculty member this year. What do you think …

When the stakes are high, emotions are strong, and opinions on how to move forward are not aligned or are opposing, we can use the following principles to engage in effective crucial conversations. It is …