And if you find yourself getting lost in conflict or it’s escalating too much, she recommends just taking a deep breath. Not ...

"We hear more people each year say how great this is. Some people are not comfortable, but our event messaging is definitely helping," said Gerri Barrows, Afterglow Board Member.

Talking with strangers is an active engagement of the unknown and can build trust at work, says therapist Esther Perel.