Parties have always been a contentious thing for me. I wasn’t particularly shy, and I didn’t dread going. I’d show up, make the rounds, do the thing. How are you, good thanks, what have you been up to ...

New research finds that dull conversation makes us feel more connected.

I believe we’re all just one conversation away from our next breakthrough. While technology has revolutionized how we learn and connect—allowing us to absorb information via Zoom or online ...

Ever had a moment where you're talking to someone and suddenly can't think of what to say next? It can be awkward. Small talk is the side salad of conversation: often overlooked, occasionally soggy, ...

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 ...

Most people will tell you they hate small talk. It can feel awkward, especially when it steers to that blandest of topics, the weather. We turn to the weather when we can’t think of anything else to ...