It’s from season four, How to Talk to People, and is called “ How to Make Small Talk.” Take a listen as former host Julie Beck and producer Becca Rashid talk with experts, from hairstylists to ...

If you've ever had the unfortunate experience of saying the wrong thing at a staff meeting or a friend's housewarming party, you know just how easy it is to bungle small talk. The commonplace ...

In the past few weeks, communication expert Jefferson Fisher has been everywhere—seen in The New York Times, on Good Morning America, on Mel Robbins' podcast and more. Author of The Next Conversation: ...

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 partner ...

Small talk often gets a bad rap. It can feel awkward, superficial and pointless at times — if you're doing it wrong. But it's one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal to build relationships, ...