Laura Regensdorf lives in Brooklyn with her hound mix, Pina, who has turned out to be a great conversation starter in the ...

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to politely avoiding small talk with strangers in ...

I recently asked an acquaintance how she was four times in a row. Here's how to avoid getting stuck on this conversational ...

Why is it not considered rude to engage me in conversation against my will, but it is considered rude to tell people you don’t want to talk?” ...

A blink-and-you-miss-it New York spot with a steady line, a tight menu, and locals who keep bringing friends back for more.

While millions of tourists clutch their guidebooks and snap identical photos, a small group of travelers are unlocking secret doors to authentic experiences using skills that transform awkward ...

My roommates are all ganging up on me because of a controversial opinion I have. They’re all whispering about me in the ...

This New York pizza truck is famous for massive slices with real fold-and-go heft, drawing locals who swear one slice is ...

How are you?” is a courteous greeting which has a standard answer, it is certainly not an invitation to tell your life's story.

I’ve known Mark Carney since his days at the Bank of England and have come to count him as a wise counsellor, a customer ...

UNITE HERE Local 17 is one of many unions, community organizations and faith groups calling for a work stoppage tomorrow, ...