The CamSurf blog
Better conversations, on video and off.
Practical guides for talking with people you’ve just met: how to end a conversation kindly, how to be easier to talk to, and what body language can and can’t tell you on video. Each guide lists the studies it draws on.
GuideDeep Conversation Topics That Build ConnectionUse thoughtful prompts about values, memories, goals, and identity to move beyond surface-level conversation.Read Conversation skillsHow to End a Conversation Politely (Even on a Video Call)Conversations rarely end when both people want them to. How to wrap one up kindly: a three-step exit, phrases for work, parties and text, and video calls.Read Conversation skillsHow to Be a Better Conversationalist: Ask, Listen, SharePeople who are good to talk to ask follow-up questions, show they’re listening and share their own stories. Seven habits that help, on video too.Read Conversation skillsHow to Read Body Language, Including on a Video CallHow to read body language without jumping to conclusions: faces, posture, eye contact and timing, the 7-38-55 myth, and what changes on video calls.Read