Eight Tips to Know If You're Being Boring.

Every Wednesday is Tip Day.

'Tis the season of merry-making, which means you're probably more likely than usual to find yourself making polite and perhaps awkward chit-chat. One of the challenges of the holidays!

If you have trouble talking to a stranger in those situations, here are some tips to consider.

But once you're talking, how do you know if the other person is interested in your conversation – or not? One challenge is...