You probably already know that a significant portion of our daily interactions involves small talk. These casual ...

Tired of small talk? Author Kalina Silverman's book, Big Talk, explores ways that we can all connect on a deeper level ...

Gillian Sandstrom, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Sussex and author of the upcoming book “Once ...

While the world labels them antisocial, those who choose books over happy hours and deep conversations over networking events are actually pioneering a different kind of connection—one that measures ...

It's easy to say, "I'm not good at small talk" and simply try to ignore it, Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit argues that small talk isn't an innate skill, but rather a learned behavior.

Have you ever met someone new and felt like the two of you just “clicked.” We “hit it off” is how you might describe the encounter, marveling at how the conversation just flowed even though the two of ...

Navigating the world of small talk can feel like wading through molasses, especially if you find yourself drained after a few minutes of surface-level chit-chat. You’re not alone. Many women over 40 ...

According to a study published in Psychological Science, people who have more substantive conversations in their daily lives ...

I believe we’re all just one conversation away from our next breakthrough. While technology has revolutionized how we learn and connect—allowing us to absorb information via Zoom or online ...

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 ...