Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. If your dad is a man of few words, you’ve probably already figured out that silence doesn’t necessarily ...

Small talk gets a bad reputation. People roll their eyes at it, call it “fake,” or avoid it altogether. But here’s the truth ...

You’re standing in line at the supermarket or drugstore when a stranger speaks up. “Hello, how are you?” the stranger greets you. “Good, and you?” might be your response. Your conversation partner ...

Asking more specific, open-ended questions than "how are you" helps deepen connections and strengthen relationships. Sharing personal thoughts and feelings builds trust and encourages others to open ...

At some point during life, everyone may face challenges with their mental health – regardless of age. But while younger ...

I have struggled to get people to listen to me or read my writing for many years. As I wrote more and came out of my shell, certain things I changed in my approach led to positive responses. Likeable ...