Great questions make great impressions. When you meet someone new, here are some important chemistry builders to keep in mind.

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Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and hoping it ignites. Choose the wrong starter, and the flame will fizzle out. But when you get it ...

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Despite all the benefits of networking, one in four people doesn’t try it at all. Apart from busy schedules, some avoid it because of shyness, fear of rejection, or simply not knowing how to start ...

Hinge’s newest feature uses A.I. to provide personalized conversation starters. Courtesy Hinge Hinge wants users to skip the small talk. Instead of opening with a generic “Hey,” the dating app today ...