Awkward conversations are not just valuable—they're often essential for achieving important goals. Often, there is no way to have a particular conversation without it being awkward! Examples: Talking ...

While not everyone has great social skills, there are 11 phrases awkward people can't help but say that instantly make ...

Henna Pryor is a Workplace Performance Expert, a CEO and the author of "Good Awkward". She has spent 14 years in executive staffing and joined us with simple steps to ensure a professional ...

Make conversations less awkward with this easy tactic. Yes-or-no questions keep conversations from settling into a good flow—or end it before it really starts. The best conversation starters invite ...

When you hear these subtle clues in a conversation, a socially awkward person might be trying to connect with you. Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation with some friends when someone ...

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All you need is 30 seconds to prep. By Jancee Dunn I’m hosting Thanksgiving for my extended family this year, and I want it to be restorative and fun. To set the mood, I’ll have my customary ...

The holidays can be full of fun, food, and awkward conversations. Most families have people with varying political views, differing opinions, or longstanding disputes. If you’re concerned about an ...

Thanksgiving is the Super Bowl of awkwardness. You love these people (mostly), but the scripts are fuzzy. Do we hug? Do we talk politics? What do I say when someone hits me with the third “so, how’s ...