This is the typical start of a conversation between strangers – a male and a female – who will soon desire to get to know each other better. Innumerable examples of this kind can be found in romantic ...

When it comes to flirting, I've always lacked confidence. I wanted a way to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone. I decided to strike up conversations with 10 strangers over a month.

Do you find it awkward when you have to make conversation with someone you don’t know? You’re not alone. Most people, even those, like me, for whom talking to strangers is a frequent part of our work, ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When you are involved in a friendly, random conversation with a stranger while traveling, what is a polite way to end it? I am a friendly person, and I have no problem with the ...