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What makes a great conversation?

What is a great conversation you have had recently with a friend, family member, teacher, classmate or stranger? Was it lighthearted, deep, funny, thought-provoking or emotional? How did you feel during or after it — satisfied, intrigued, comforted, challenged? What did the other person do well in the conversation? What did you do well?

What do you think you do best in a conversation? Are you a gifted storyteller, listener, observer, sharer or question-asker? What is something you think you could work on to get better at conversing with others?

Some people say they can tell someone is lying by his or her body language. What clues do you use to find out if someone is lying to you?