New research finds that dull conversation makes us feel more connected.

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Do you avoid small talk in the office, or with your neighbor in the elevator? If so, you might want to give it a chance.

Parties have always been a contentious thing for me. I wasn’t particularly shy, and I didn’t dread going. I’d show up, make the rounds, do the thing. How are you, good thanks, what have you been up to ...

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.

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 ...

Many people noticed that their social skills got a little rusty during the pandemic. My latest book discusses the psychology of mirrors and reflections. Research explains why being reflected by others ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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 ...