Small talk is a bit of a misnomer. While it's defined as polite conversation about unimportant matters, it's an important ...

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

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 ...

Social butterflies may thrive at small talk, but many of us dread it. After all, there's only so much talking about the weather or traffic that a person can tolerate. Still, small talk is present at ...