It's not always easy to figure out what to say in a casual conversation, especially when you don't know someone well. But ...

Finding small talk uncomfortable can say a lot about your personality. Understand more about what it means and how it differs ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most small talk feels like a polite game of ping-pong, say social psychologists Erica Boothby and Maya Rossignac-Milon. What ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of the biggest perks of this job is discovering new brands. Some I encounter on my own, others I’m tipped off to, and still others just sort of appear in my life, and then immediately feel like ...

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 ...