Small talk has a bad reputation. People roll their eyes at it and see it as a dreaded necessity that they need to get out of ...

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Let’s be honest, small talk usually feels like a chore, right? But some people have this "magic touch" where a quick chat ...

While small talk sometimes gets a bad rap, people who genuinely enjoy it know it serves a much deeper purpose than just filling awkward silences. Whether it’s chatting with a stranger at the coffee ...

Small talk exists for a reason. When you first meet someone at a conference or a holiday party, you might seem a little strange if you launch right into, "What's your favorite childhood memory?" That ...

Conversation is common, but not easy. That's why computers can pilot an airplane around the world but still can't master small talk. Turns out, neither can most humans, according to researcher Adam ...

Small talk gets a bad rap for being inane and superficial, but it can open up chances to form unexpected bonds ...

We’ve all been there. Whether it’s checking out at a store or trying to lull the awkwardness when meeting someone new, small talk has been used by all of us. For some people, having these little ...

Small talk is a typical way to start conversations in daily life. It facilitates rapport-building and a smooth transition into conversations. But not everyone values or appreciates small talk. Brief ...