Do you dread small talk? You shouldn’t! Casual conversation is social grease, connecting us with friends, colleagues and people we’ve just met. It signals our friendly intent and can lead to ...

Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the ...

I was 11 years old when I learned that I talk funny. A new teacher who didn’t share my Boston accent was surprised by the way I said “kindergarten.” She mockingly repeated my pronunciation back to me: ...

From deeply flavorful doro wat to hearty lentil stew, these dishes showcase the warmth, depth, and balance of Ethiopian cuisine. Molly McArdle is Food & Wine's Updates Editor. She has written and ...

Has anyone ever poked fun at the way you talk, how you pronounce a word or phrase? For Philadelphians, it might be “wooder” “caw-fee” “bee-yoo-dee-full” or “jeet?” But all of us have some kind of ...

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The New Year doesn't always start with fireworks. In Thailand, it begins with a splash. Every April, the country gears up with water guns and buckets, engaging ...

One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. Head to the festival of Songkran, Thai ...

My husband, Don, will talk to anyone. In line at a store, on a plane, in a parking lot; it doesn’t matter where we’re at, he’ll engage. In fact, I have my current job because he was gregarious enough ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

Mr. Rosenblatt is the author of the forthcoming book “More Rules for Aging.” I try to let at least five people a day know that I’m thinking of them and wishing them well. Sometimes it’s in person; ...