Name game

Forenames are a funny business. As a parent, I remember countless days worrying about what my children were going to be called. Should we honour family members or family traditions? Should we be influ

I’ve been told my whole life that my name’s too hard to pronounce, so I’ve got used to saying, “Hi, my name’s Tumi”, not “Hi, my name’s Tumukunde.” But at the same time, am I taking away from my own i

Research reveals there’s a gap between how ‘liked’ you think you are and how much your friends, colleagues and acquaintances really do enjoy your company. Acting health editor Chloe Gray reports on how to bridge it

You don’t always have to be the font of all knowledge. In fact, sometimes it’s good to be clueless, discovers Harriet Minter

For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a writer. But like many daughters of immigrant parents, I followed the safer path. I became a management consultant. I wore suits, talked strategy, and bu

It’s party season – whether it’s your work summer do, a wedding, end-of-term socials for your kids, or just a barbecue with friends. There’s a lot of mixing, mingling and making small talk in this glo