But there will come a time—at a party, waiting for a meeting to begin, mingling at a networking event, on a date or at a family reunion—when you will need some good conversation starters.

Whether you're at a dinner party, networking event, or just meeting someone new, having conversation starters in your back ...

"Conversation Starters" and added, "feel free to add to the list for next time we chat." Excusez-moi? Do anything but constantly talk about how scary everything feels? The idea hadn't occurred to me.