This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. The problem with small talk isn't that it's awkward or superficial. It's that you're ...

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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.

I had been waiting all week to talk to a coworker about something urgent, so when we finally planned to meet at the coffee shop, I was relieved. I walked in, eager to share, but before I could tell ...

You walk into the conference networking event, feeling alone, aware of the steady chatter throughout the room. You look to find someone you might know, you sense your breath growing faster and you ...

Mr. Rosenblatt is the author of the forthcoming book “More Rules for Aging.” I try to let at least five people a day know that I’m thinking of them and wishing them well. Sometimes it’s in person; ...

Do you dread small talk? You shouldn’t! Casual conversation is social grease, connecting us with friends, colleagues and people we’ve just met. It signals our friendly intent and can lead to ...

Chitchatting about the weather or exchanging niceties may feel superficial and like a waste of time. But if done right, small talk might help you with your career. Researchers who have studied small ...

Small talk is a bit of a misnomer. While it's defined as polite conversation about unimportant matters, it's an important social lubricant that can bring you big benefits - particularly at the ...