Conversation is the most commonly occurring type of oral discourse. It is profoundly important in many areas of our lives – romantic relationships, work, business, and casual interactions with ...

How many times have you used the words “good” or “bad” today? From checking your weather app to monitoring the progress you’ve made on your to-do list, to scrolling through social media, opportunities ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) From checking your weather app to monitoring the progress you’ve made on your to-do ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Lorraine Besser, Middlebury (THE CONVERSATION) How many times have you used the words ...

Sticking to just thumbs-up or thumbs-down limits how you engage with the world. PM Images/Photodisc via Getty Images How many times have you used the words “good” or “bad” today? From checking your ...