Increased daily happiness: Research shows that “simple social interactions,” such as engaging in conversation with strangers ...

What do Americans think of small talk? “Most Americans dislike it. I would say most Americans want to avoid it,” said Matt Zajechowski spokesman for Northstar Inbound, a marketing agency that analyzed ...

For Gen Z, a growing confidence crisis means common workplace interactions are now a major source of anxiety. Working with ...

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 ...

Small talk gets a bad rap for being inane and superficial, but it can open up chances to form unexpected bonds ...

I’m not good with people. I am open — unabashedly candid, even — about how socially awkward I can be. I am introverted. I’m not incapable of being social, though, and perhaps neither are you. I can do ...

ATLANTA — 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 ...

Small talk has been a pain point for me for years, but it sank to new lows at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was at the playground one day, sweating in a K-95 while pushing my maskless ...

In January 2022, Casey Wilson was a guest on The Deep Dive, a podcast hosted by her longtime friends and frequent comedy collaborators June Diane Raphael and Jessica St. Clair. The episode kicked off ...

Spending hours at the playground is a rite of passage and an almost-daily ritual for many parents … as is making awkward conversation with others who are in the same boat. But fast-talking mamas ...

Lucas Bravo who plays the character of Gabriel said that he avoids small talk since he doesn't have the time for it.

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 ...