As an editor at the New Yorker and then editor in chief at Random House, Daniel Menaker perfected the art of conversation over many a long lunch. But is it an art? In his new book, A Good Talk, ...

“Josh, I think we are better off as friends. THX for the Bolts tix tho. — Rachel.” Who hasn’t gotten — or given — the “Let’s be friends” talk? Rachel, however, didn’t talk to Josh. Instead, she had ...

In an ever-more transactional world where many have a hard time talking and listening to each other, developing stronger conversational skills can boost both workplace collaboration, relationships ...

Humans are a gregarious species. However, unlike other species that quickly understand social signs, we have a lot to learn. Especially since we possess complex emotions, unspoken words transposed ...

Facebook has passed a billion users. Twitter blew up to a record 10.3 million tweets during Wednesday’s 90-minute presidential debate. Goggle+ has a stable of 250 million accounts. Smartphone sales ...

Somerville’s latest public art installation is designed to get everybody talking. “The Conversation,” a six-story LED screen hanging on the facade of 455 Grand Union Boulevard in Assembly Row, depicts ...

Conversations in my childhood home often unfolded in unexpected ways. My parents were American Sign Language teachers, and our family regularly hosted deaf international students. In our living room, ...