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 ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Difficult conversations can be tough to tackle. Whether they are with family, friends, or co-workers, it can be hard to find the right approach when starting these talks. Etiquette ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many people like to avoid awkward conversations at all costs. And honestly, can you blame them? It’s never easy to sit down for a tough, tense, or potentially heartbreaking chat, even when something ...