At least one person knows someone who can't help but ask "why," "what," or "who" in every conversation, and if they don't, they might be that person. There's nothing wrong with being naturally curious ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ‘Some non-askers light up and become more collaborative conversationalists when there is less pressure to talk.’Photograph: Carl ...

Most people have been in that awkward predicament before: they're with a loved one or a coworker when the person asks for the unthinkable: a questionable favor. While most people are eager to jump ...

I ask every successful person I meet one particular question. Here's what it is, and how the answers inspired me to chart my ...

"Boomerasking" is a conversational trick where questions are used to talk about oneself. Behavioral researchers found it's perceived as insincere, regardless of good intentions. Boomerasking is one of ...

What Types Of Questions Develop Conversations? When I hosted my radio show, I learned quickly that a yes or no question could stop a conversation in its tracks. If I asked, "Do you like your job?" and ...

Good questions are the most basic tools in a reporter's kit. Yet, journalists sometimes go in unprepared. This has consequences. Fair reporting starts with fair questions. There are times when ...