Gillian Sandstrom, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Sussex and author of the upcoming book “Once Upon a Stranger: The Science of How ‘Small Talk’ Can Add Up to a Big Life,” ...

It's easy to say, "I'm not good at small talk" and simply try to ignore it, Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit argues that small talk isn't an innate skill, but rather a learned behavior.

Have you ever met someone new and felt like the two of you just “clicked.” We “hit it off” is how you might describe the encounter, marveling at how the conversation just flowed even though the two of ...

Tired of small talk? Author Kalina Silverman's book, Big Talk, explores ways that we can all connect on a deeper level ...

Navigating the world of small talk can feel like wading through molasses, especially if you find yourself drained after a few minutes of surface-level chit-chat. You’re not alone. Many women over 40 ...

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

HONOLULU (KHON2) — To us, it may sound like a babble, but to a child’s developing brain, it’s building blocks. In this segment of For Our Keiki, Jill Kuramoto takes a closer look at the power of ...

While the world labels them antisocial, those who choose books over happy hours and deep conversations over networking events are actually pioneering a different kind of connection—one that measures ...

Join us for Signs and Small Talk! Led in partnership with ASL instructor Dedi Spradlin, students will have the chance to learn simple signs, practice conversation, and learn more from others in a ...