We've all been there, nodding and scanning the room for an escape. Here are expert strategies for how to end a conversation ...

Don’t know what to say when you meet total strangers? This three-step guide to small talk can set you up for success.

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Small talk isn't about being interesting, it's about not making anyone uncomfortable while you both wait for an acceptable reason to leave. I recently learned something counterintuitive. The most ...

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Thanksgiving is basically the Super Bowl of family small talk except instead of touchdowns, you’re dodging political rants and Grandma’s unsolicited updates on how your love life is going. According ...

I know I’m not alone in disliking small talk. Yes, I have a history of social anxiety. I mean, I once hid behind Tim Gunn’s grandfather clock to avoid small talk at a fundraiser at his apartment.

Office small talk can feel like running a marathon in shoes two sizes too small. While it’s often necessary, some topics can make even the most patient among us lose the will to live. Navigating these ...

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 ...

Why some brains treat casual conversation like psychological warfare. The elevator doors closed, trapping eight people in what would become the longest forty-five seconds of their morning. "Some ...

“Maybe it’s just a midwestern thing, but can we please stop having the cashiers ask intrusive questions to the patrons as they check out?” a woman pleaded in a viral tweet this month. The “intrusive” ...

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 ...