How We Live, Communication "A good conversation bridges the distances between people and imbues life with pleasure and a sense of discovery."

Serious Conversation. Oil on canvas. Peter Worsley via CC

"Good conversation mixes opinions, feelings, facts and ideas in an improvisational exchange with one or more individuals in an atmosphere of goodwill. It inspires mutual insight, respect and, most of all, joy. It is a way of relaxing the mind, opening the heart and connecting, authentically, with others. To converse well is surprising, humanising and fun." - Paula Marantz Cohen Article: To Converse Well