I don’t love talking with strangers. I’m an introvert at heart, and making an effort to engage in social interaction often drains my energy. But still, I do it. Not because I feel like I have to, but ...

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Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Striking up a conversation—especially with a stranger—is a lot like adding kindling to a fire pit and ...

Wondering how to start a conversation? I could say simply that you aren’t alone in wondering. Or I could break the fourth wall a little. Humor me the latter. As a writer in the digital age with access ...