Talking up a 2-way conversation

2026-10-21

Great conversationalists balance active listening with sharing about themselves, writes psychology educator Francesca Tighinean, citing research that indicates people tend to like those who talk more because it provides material for connection. Tighinean offers three tips for improving conversational skills, including being the first to go deeper and preparing topics in advance.

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