In Conversation With Brian Nelson Last October, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) – the U.S. Treasury Department’s money laundering watchdog – announced a proposal to label crypto mixers as a “primary money laundering” concern, a move that alarmed a broad swath of the crypto industry. Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson …

People who use Google Translate when traveling – How do you initiate that conversation? Just curious how people approach others intending to use Google Translate. I was not prepared for this recently and realized I looked very silly gesturing to my phone and I am concerned this looks very rude. Do you learn how to ask to use the app in the language – or is simply saying I don’t understand in the native language and gesturing usuall…

“ ‘Remember When’ is the lowest form of conversation” from The Sopranos is a line of dialogue I think about quite often in social situations. What are other lines from TV shows that you think about in social situations? In the Sopranos episode “Remember When”(Season 6B episode 3)when Paulie and Beansie keep talking about the old days Tony delivers this all time mic drop when he’s asked why he’s being so quiet. “Remember when is the lowest form of conversation” and whenever I see friends or family start talking about the old days this line constantly seeps into …

Does your business have a Reddit strategy? What are you doing to fuel organic online conversation? I’m curious about how businesses are utilizing Reddit as part of their online strategy… Do you have a dedicated Reddit strategy for your business, or are you simply engaging organically? Or ignoring the platform entirely? Maybe you’re diving into subreddits, hosting AMAs, or running ads? Share your tactics, tips, and hurdles! Sincerely, Reddi…

LPT: At a party or conference and don’t know anyone or where to start? Look for anyone by themselves and go start a conversation with them. Easier than trying to join a group mid conversation. submitted by /u/seanmashitoshi

LPT Request how to end a conversation So I’m quite introverted and sometimes just don’t wanna talk to people and then the problem araises: extroverts who just won’t stop talking btw things I tried: ●not responding ●turning away ●playing on my phone ●once I even closed my eyes and after they still didn’t stop talking even started snoring nothing works on these people any tips? a lot …

Hostages Must Be at the Center of Every Conversation About This War We will not rest until all the captives taken on Oct. 7 are freed.

Made a cozy conversation area in our kitchen (Sweden) submitted by /u/SketchyDetective

Dolly Parton and Hayley Williams: Nashville Rockstars in Conversation submitted by /u/Ok_Cardiologist_2379

LPT Right when you meet a new person, say their name back to them 2-3 times in your first conversation. It’ll help you remember their name. In my job I sometimes meet several dozen new people a day. Whenever someone tells me their name, I’ll try to actively recite their name back in the conversation a few times over. Really helps me remember. It’s not obvious I’m doing it, I’ll incorporate their name in a couple normal questions, “Say Blake, any fun plans for the weekend?” submi…

LPT: If you want to interview for a job well, learn how to have a conversation As part of my job, I interview people. I see so many LPT and advice on how to answer certain questions. “Don’t admit a weakness. State a weakness you had and how you flip it to a positive.” Stop. Just stop. When I interview people, I want an organic conversation. I want you to be able to tactfully lead me back to you. I want you to be able to fi…

U.S. government wants to move conversation around UFOs from speculation to science A flurry of government activity over the last few years has been aimed at demystifying unidentified objects.

Everyone needs to watch this video before having a conversation about smartphone SoCs. https://youtu.be/s0ukXDnWlTY?si=Lc22eAEh0KtDmjmd This video by Geekerwan, an excellent Mobile SoC reviewer is in my opinion one of the most fundamental content pieces on modern smartphone SoCs. He addresses the most crucial aspect of the mobile SoC- power efficiency. This video lays the foundation to getting a better understanding of mobile SoCs…

LPT Request: How do I stop “waiting for my turn” in conversation Whenever I’m in a conversation, I’ve noticed I often slip into a mindset of “allright, just waiting for this guy to stop talking, so I can junp in with MY AMAZING FACTOID” which is…bad, and uncharitable to others. I’m rationally aware that being curious of other people’s lives is a very good thing™️, and that showing that you’re bored by what …

Google Pixel Buds Pro rumor says conversation detection is coming in an update The Pixel Buds Pro may not be getting a replacement this year, but new software tricks are always welcome. | Photo by Chris Welch / The VergeThe Google Pixel Buds Pro may be getting some nifty new software features that should sound a bit familiar if you were paying attention to the latest tweaks for Apple’s AirPods Pro. According to notable lea…

McSweeney’s Books: A Conversation with Dave Eggers About His Book, The Eyes and the Impossible Dave Eggers’s latest book, The Eyes and the Impossible, is the story of a dog named Johannes. Johannes is a free dog, a fast dog—such a fast dog! He lives in an urban park by the sea, and every day, he runs through the park, seeing all, missing nothing, and reporting what he sees to the park’s three ancient Bison, the Keepers of the Equilibrium….

LPT: if you think you’re bad at conversation with strangers, practice with much older people Seniors and the elderly are often lonelier or miss the times when everyone wasn’t on their phone. They’re very unlikely to roll their eyes at you or judge you for small talk or questions. Most of them are overjoyed to talk to a younger person who acknowledges them. As a bonus, you can almost always learn something new from all their experiences,…

LPT Request: Maintaining eye contact during conversation For the most part, I don’t have a problem with gazing into someone’s eyes when they’re telling me something… unless it goes on for a while. Then my eyes drift away along with my attention. But when it’s my turn to speak? I’ve noticed that my eyes drift to one side, up in the air like you do when you’re thinking. Then they’ll dart somewhere el…

Conversation section in my home office submitted by /u/No-Yogurtcloset-9846

LPT REQUEST: How do you rein in a person who took a casual conversation too far without crushing their ambitions I work in higher education and a few months ago, I met a high school student during a recruitment event. We had a pleasant and casual conversation for about 20-30 minutes and it was nothing out of the ordinary. I vaguely remember her asking about getting involved or participating early in our theatre program – but I did my typical, “We’ll have t…