No generally accepted definition of conversation exists, beyond the fact that a conversation involves at least two people talking together. Consequently, the term is often defined by what it is … 展开

Differences between men and women
A study completed in July 2007 by Matthias Mehl of the University of Arizona shows that contrary to popular belief, there is little difference in the … 展开

• A Complete Collection of Genteel and Ingenious Conversation (book)
• Aizuchi
• Awkward silence
• Bohm Dialogue
• Compulsive talking 展开

• Empathic listening skills How to listen so others will feel heard, or listening first aid (University of California). Download a one-hour seminar on empathic listening and attending skills.
• "The art of conversation", Economist, 19 December 2006 展开

Banter
Banter is short witty sentences that bounce back and forth between individuals. Often banter uses clever put-downs and witty insults similar to flyting, misunderstandings (often intentional), zippy wisecracks, … 展开

Authors who have written extensively on conversation and attempted to analyze its nature include:
• Milton Wright wrote The Art of Conversation, a … 展开

• Thornbury, Scott; Slade, Diana (2006). Conversation: From Description to Pedagogy. ISBN 978-0521814263.
• Warren, Martin (2006). Features of Naturalness in Conversation. ISBN 978-9027253958. 展开