Stumped by small talk? Here are dozens of interesting questions to ask when you want to unlock deeper conversations, form closer connections and maybe even elicit some shocking confessions. Whether ...

It’s time to look back — and forward. By Jancee Dunn At the end of every year, I like to reflect by asking myself a question. This year, I’m mulling one recommended by Kandi Wiens, the author of ...

"My child won't tell me anything about their day!" It's a common concern I hear from parents in my psychotherapy office. They're hoping to gain a glimpse into their child's world. But asking "How was ...

There’s nothing worse than dropping your card at dinner or drinks, only to spend the next three weeks chasing down a Venmo like it’s your part-time job. Maybe your friend’s short on cash. Maybe they ...

Leaders are frequently tasked with driving change and delivering outcomes—launching new initiatives, fixing broken processes, or reshaping culture—without formal authority over many of the people they ...

Skip over Google for those random questions that pop into your head all day long and see if AI can answer them instead. Here are some tips to get the best results. Amanda Smith is a freelance ...

Asking someone out over text often requires a nuanced touch in some areas, paradoxically combined with a very direct approach in others. If you’ve been exchanging messages with a potential connection ...

On the desktop and in Windows Explorer, the entry “Ask Copilot” has been appearing in the context menu when right-clicking on a registered file type such as DOCX, TXT, PDF or PNG for a few weeks now.

Rachel Shatto, Editor-in-chief of PRIDE.com, is an SF Bay Area-based writer, podcaster, and former editor of Curve magazine, where she honed her passion for writing about social justice and sex (and ...

Asking for help may feel uncomfortable and awkward, especially at work. Perhaps you believe that doing so may demonstrate weakness or insecurity. But in fact, asking for help is a sign of strength: ...

Only 13% of full-time employees requested a raise in 2023, but 66% of those who did received one, according to a May 2024 Federal Reserve survey. It goes to prove the old saying right: Ask, and you ...

My dad’s death marked the beginning of a tumultuous year. My mom's cognitive decline became much more apparent in the aftermath. My brothers and I managed my parents’ estate, sold the home they had ...