When something so awkward happens that you can only stare at the ground, hoping it will open up and swallow you, saving you from the cringe, the best thing you can do is...call more attention to it.

Navigating social gatherings can sometimes feel like tiptoeing through a minefield. Whether it's the awkward silence, the unexpected comment, or the unending small talk, we’ve all been there. But fear ...

The key to diffusing the tension is to speak up and acknowledge what just happened, so it’s no longer the elephant in the ...