Using someone's name creates instant warmth. Research has shown that hearing our own name activates specific regions of the brain associated with self-awareness and identity, and triggers a release of ...

My best conversations are with my friend Rich. He doesn’t have extraordinary speaking talents or the ability to tell side-splitting jokes. It’s just that after talking with Rich, I somehow feel ...

Asking the right questions can make it easier to connect Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS Asking intentional questions can increase how much you’re liked, research shows. Showing curiosity and ...