Stop saying 'how was your weekend?' Do this instead, says public speaking expert: 'It doesn't have to be deep'

Professional speaker and executive coach Henna Pryor reveals three simple ways she uses small talk to make real connections ...

How highly successful people talk to others at work—and what you should learn from them

Learn how to build rapport, open doors to new opportunities and accelerate your career with everyday conversation in the ...
Reader's Digest

The Surprising Way You Should Answer “How Are You?”—And Why It Makes Such a Difference

I recently asked an acquaintance how she was four times in a row. Here's how to avoid getting stuck on this conversational hamster wheel. While checking in at the gym the other day, I chirped, “Hey, ...
Reader's Digest

How to Set Boundaries and Build Better Relationships

If you feel like you don't have any more to give, it might be time to learn how to set boundaries at work, at home and in your relationships. Here, experts explain the steps to take. Think of ...
Time

How to Respond to 'How Are You?' When You're Not OK

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The University of Chicago Chronicle

How do parents’ decisions impact a child’s development?

Ten years ago, Profs. Ariel Kalil and Susan Mayer co-founded the Behavioral Insights and Parenting (BIP) Lab at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy to better understand the ...