Is it rude to discuss life milestones during small talk? Etiquette coach Alison Cheperdak says that asking about ...

With the purpose of small talk not being deep conversation, but rather just a means of conveying social cues, we ultimately ...

Charles Duhigg, author of "The Power of Habit," argues that small talk isn't an innate skill, but rather a learned behavior that can be studied and crafted to perfectly suit any situation — whether ...

If you find it awkward to make small talk, you are not alone. While it can be daunting, it is also one of the best ways to ...

Good conversations don’t start with clever lines—they start with genuine curiosity. This video breaks down five conversation ...

Conversations, whether at holiday parties or other times of the year, don’t have to be awkward. (Getty Images) Between holiday dinners with relatives you haven’t heard from all year, office parties ...

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 ...

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What is the difference between a boring conversation and a lively one? Comedian Chris Duffy says if you want to skip the small talk, try using these improv principles. To hear more of Duffy, check out ...