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It may be called small talk, but simply flexing your natural inquisitiveness and asking a few key questions, can lead to very big talk, helping you connect with others on a deeper level. Keep reading ...

For many people, small talk is not their favorite activity, but everyone engages in it at some point. When meeting new people, small talk is used as an icebreaker for conversation. It’s an interaction ...

Chitchatting about the weather or exchanging niceties may feel superficial and a waste of time. But if done right, small talk might help you with your career. Researchers who have studied small talk ...