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8 articles tagged with "tips"
50 Conversation Starters That Go Beyond 'What Do You Do?'
Fifty great questions to spark real connection, organised by context — from first meetings and dinner parties to catching up with old friends. Because a good question is a gift.
26 March 2026
How to Be a Better Friend: 10 Small Things That Make a Big Difference
Friendship isn't a feeling — it's a practice. Ten simple, actionable ways to show up better for the people you care about, backed by research on what actually keeps friendships strong.
26 March 2026
How to Host a Dinner Party When You're Not a Natural Host
You don't need to be a chef or have a perfect home. Here's a practical, no-pressure guide to hosting a dinner party that deepens friendships and feels genuinely fun.
26 March 2026
How to Make Friends at Events When You Don't Know Anyone
Practical, research-backed strategies for walking into a room full of strangers and leaving with real connections. From arriving early to finding the other person who's alone.
26 March 2026
How to Pair Food and Drink Like a Pro (Without Being Pretentious)
A practical, no-nonsense guide to pairing wine, beer, cider and non-alcoholic drinks with food. Rules of thumb that actually work, when to break them, and how the right pairing elevates any dinner.
26 March 2026
7 Ways to Actually Make Friends When Your Diary Is Rammed
Practical, research-backed strategies for making real friends when your calendar is already full. From the repeated exposure principle to the friendship funnel, what actually works.
25 February 2026
An Introvert's Guide to Building a Social Life You Actually Enjoy
Being an introvert doesn't mean you don't want connection. A practical guide to building a social life that energises rather than drains, with science-backed tips.
25 February 2026
How to Move Past Small Talk and Actually Connect
Research-backed techniques to move beyond surface-level chat and build real connections. From the Harvard question-asking study to the vulnerability ladder — how to have conversations that actually matter.
25 February 2026