Gillian Sandstrom, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Sussex and author of the upcoming book “Once ...

You probably already know that a significant portion of our daily interactions involves small talk. These casual ...

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Small talk has been a pain point for me for years, but it sank to new lows at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. I was at the playground one day, sweating in a K-95 while pushing my maskless ...

According to a study published in Psychological Science, people who have more substantive conversations in their daily lives ...

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 ...

No matter how well-intended the person speaking may be, using certain phrases almost always makes small immediately uncomfortable.

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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 ...

Small talk often gets a bad reputation for being shallow and insignificant. However, mastering the art of meaningful small talk can significantly enhance your networking skills, build stronger ...