Psychology Today

Small Talk Is the Conversation That Can Create Chemistry

To generate chemistry and compatibility, consider the significance of small talk in any setting as an enjoyable method of ...

Here’s how to keep a conversation going—and avoid those dreaded awkward silences

Awkward silences are the worst! Try these simple, therapist-approved tips for holding up your end of a conversation. How to ...

How to make small talk, according to people who do it for a living

Not everyone is born with the gift of gab. If chatting doesn't come naturally to you, here are some expert tips for how to ...
USA Today

The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More

From communication expert Jefferson Fisher, the definitive book on making your next conversation the one that changes everything No matter who you're talking to, The Next Conversation gives you ...
Mental Floss

The Psychology Behind Why We Discuss the Weather as Small Talk

An image of a person talking next to an image of a “winter weather ahead” sign | Person: Goodboy Picture Company/Getty Images. Sign: JamesBrey/Getty Images You might be waiting for a bus or waiting ...
YourTango

12 Phrases People Who Are Good At Small Talk Always Use

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 ...