Compliments came up often, showing how a little kindness always makes for easy conversation. At the same time, many users emphasized timing: for instance, choosing between asking about past weekends ...

Rehearsing a big presentation or jotting down some notes before a one-on-one meeting with your boss is normal. You should use a similar, truncated practice before casual interactions, recommends ...

I get the bus/drive/walk to work. I read a book/the news. I listen to music/a podcast. I eat lunch. I go home. After I finish work, I swim in the sea. I do some exercise. I cook/eat dinner. I watch a ...