Dear Eric: My husband and I live in a beautiful, gated community with wonderful neighbors. Recently the home next door to us sold and new neighbors moved in. The new neighbors are a very friendly ...

People who make every conversation about themselves use phrases like 'wait' and 'back to what I was saying' when they interrupt their friends.

DEAR ERIC: While my son and daughter-in-law are raising their children quite differently than how I parented, I feel they are loving and caring, and I have expressed my support to them. However, there ...

Dear Eric: While my son and daughter-in-law are raising their children quite differently than how I parented, I feel they are loving and caring, and I have expressed my support to them. However, there ...

Dear Eric: While my son and daughter-in-law are raising their children quite differently than how I parented, I feel they are loving and caring, and I have expressed my support to them. However, there ...

Have you ever been in a work meeting or social gathering where one person just won't stop talking? It's really frustrating, especially when you have something to say. As a global communication expert, ...

Conversations are how we share ideas, build relationships and feel heard—it’s one of the most natural parts of being human. A good conversation has rhythm, with each person taking turns to speak and ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a ministry leader at my church and am well-known within the congregation. After the church service, many people like to stay in the lobby for a few minutes to chat. I find ...

People who consistently interrupt others when they are talking are often perceived as rude or inconsiderate. We assume they just have bad manners, but sometimes the disruptions are caused by deep ...

If you feel someone's "making it difficult for anyone else to get a word in, chances are other people feel the same," says ...