These "reductive" questions can instantly make a conversation feel heavy, etiquette expert Alison Cheperdak says.

Etiquette experts weigh in on the rude conversation habits you may be guilty of—and how to fix them Avoid these rude conversation habits Bad conversation habits can be conversation-ending, but more ...

There are some benchmarks that take a conversation from so-so to great. For example, practicing active listening, asking intelligent questions and engaging fully in the moment can make a conversation ...

Talking about yourself is, of course, a natural part of any conversation. However, anytime you stop for a chat, the polite thing to do is ask about your conversation partner. People around the country ...

Etiquette experts agree that bringing a cellphone to the Thanksgiving table is the rudest. A good guest keeps conversations light and inclusive, avoiding controversial topics like politics. Arriving ...