Office small talk can feel like running a marathon in shoes two sizes too small. While it’s often necessary, some topics can ...

Charles Duhigg, author of "The Power of Habit," argues that small talk isn't an innate skill, but rather a learned behavior that can be studied and crafted to perfectly suit any situation — whether ...

A more practical approach, one I’ve often used myself and taught at workshops is to find a point of connection. If after a ...

(CNN) — 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 ...

Think about what it's like to be at a birthday dinner where you have to interact with your friend's neighbors for the first time, or what it's like to be waiting for a Zoom to begin with coworkers you ...

An evening out on the town with my closest friends — I love the promise of a night out. Maybe I’ll meet someone or learn something that could alter the trajectory of my life. And what a promise that ...

Attitudes toward small talk can vary, but there are a few reasons why some people may dislike or even hate small talk. Small talk is often seen as superficial and lacking depth. Some people prefer ...

We often mistakenly believe that others would be uninterested in chatting with us, when they might in fact welcome it, according to the authors of one study.Photograph: Fiordaliso/Getty Images Last ...

In today’s Dear Abby, a man in his early 30s asks for advice on navigating conversations and networking after switching ...

Nick Enfield does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

Small talk often feels scripted. People who are not interested in small talk may struggle with their confidence in these ...