Of all the crazy things I've been asked about regarding The Fine Art of Small Talk ("Dear Debra, I know my boyfriend is going to propose but I don't want to marry him" -- ohhhhh.), it's the everyday situations that can cause the most jitters. We are in the thick of the holiday season, which means …
Beyond Texting: The Fine Art of Face-toFace Communication for Teenagers
Tis The Season to Make Conversation
I have been invited to many a party in my day. I used to think it was because of my good looks or great taste in wine or overall fantastic-ness. But, alas, as my husband so lovingly pointed out, it's because I am conversational. A professional conversationalist at that. I realize that …
Why A Handshake Beats A Fist Bump
I was two cups of coffee in to the Sunday Denver Post when I noticed this picture ofBob Beauprez fist-bumping his son. At first I didn't realize it was his son; I was just momentarily mesmerized by the fist-bump. A fist-bump? When I realized it was Beauprez's son, I was a bit …