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Illustration of open-ended prompts that foster curiosity, better conversations, and deeper connections

Psychology

December 6, 2025

The Curiosity Question That Sparks Better Conversations – How Open-Ended Prompts Foster Deeper Connections

Learn how curiosity-driven, open-ended questions transform small talk into deeper connections, with practical prompts for work, home and online.

Illustration of two people in a tense conversation taking a brief pause before responding to reduce emotional intensity

Psychology

November 20, 2025

The delayed-response rule prevents arguments: how brief pauses lower emotional intensity

Learn how brief pauses lower emotional intensity: the science of the delayed-response rule, tactics for speech and digital, and habits for home and work.