AI came to my rescue to help cut through all the awkward silence — here is the exact prompt I used to stop awkward small talk ...

When something so awkward happens that you can only stare at the ground, hoping it will open up and swallow you, saving you from the cringe, the best thing you can do is...call more attention to it.

Picture this: you're mid-conversation with a coworker, partner, or close friend, and suddenly, the words stop. The pause stretches. Your mind races to fill the space. Is it awkward? Did you say ...

Whether you must address an co-worker's hygiene issue, or you're at a loss for words to console someone dealing with a personal tragedy, you may be tempted to avoid saying anything at all—after all, ...

Silence can be described as peaceful, calming but it can be dangerous as well. But those who actually spend 10 minutes of time from their entire schedule can feel that uncomfortable thing at first. It ...