I used to think the people who were good at small talk were just naturally interesting. They seemed to always have the right ...

If you’re avoiding small talk or casual chats because you think they’ll be boring, you may be missing out on meaningful ...

Do you avoid small talk in the office, or with your neighbor in the elevator? If so, you might want to give it a chance.

Have you ever been to a party and heard "So what do you do?" about 30 seconds into every conversation? If you're like most people, you probably responded with your role and company's name. But if you ...

You’re standing in line at the supermarket or drugstore when a stranger speaks up. “Hello, how are you?” the stranger greets you. “Good, and you?” might be your response. Your conversation partner ...

Small talk often gets a bad rap. It can feel awkward, superficial and pointless at times — if you're doing it wrong. But it's one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal to build relationships, ...

Learning how to get better at small talk might not seem like much of a conversational superpower. Arguably everyone’s least favorite part of socializing, surface-level chitchat can be awkward, ...