What we label “small talk” is anything but small. It is: The lever of relational power used to open collaboration. By ...

Why do we humans make small talk? We spend a lot of time worrying about how to chit-chat amusingly or captivatingly. We complain when it seems trivial or a waste of time, and we bemoan the stress of a ...

Uber just launched "quiet mode" for people who don't want to chat with drivers. An expert answers what is small talk and why many of us can't deal with it. Uber is trying to make small talk in your ...

Have you ever been to a party and heard "So what do you do?" about 30 seconds into every conversation? If you're like most people, you probably responded with your role and company's name. But if you ...

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 ...

What's the weirdest thing you've ever found in your pocket? What topic could you give a 20-minute talk on with no preparation? What's a path you almost took but didn't? If you find yourself ...

Not every meaningful conversation happens in a meeting. Some of the best ideas—and strongest connections—begin by the coffee ...

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The comedians — and podcast veterans — talk to The Hollywood Reporter about their new star-studded audiobook on perfecting the art of chit-chat, even with L.A. celebrities. By Seija Rankin Senior ...