But when you get it right, conversation and connection can spark. Conversations play an essential role in our well-being.

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Start a conversation. Research suggests you won’t regret it. By Jancee Dunn A few months ago, my parents visited me at The New York Times. As we rode the elevator to my floor, my father greeted almost ...