The art of conversation and networking is one which seems extremely natural to those who "do it best," yet some of those very people might have simply beat you to this article (or the concepts within).
It's holiday season and whether you are at a company holiday party meeting a colleague from another division for the first time or at our family's annual diner where you meet a guest of a relatives, this article, "5 TEDx Talks That Will Help You Strike Up a Conversation with Anyone" might be just what you need.
We also think this article can come in handy any time of the year, regardless of the season. Enjoy!