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If you find yourself avoiding small talk because it drains your energy, you're not alone. People are increasingly ...
Whether it's while you're standing at the school gates or waiting in line at the supermarket, there are many times throughout the day where people might try and make small talk with you, but what if ...
How good are you at making small talk? When you’re in the middle of a chance encounter with someone, does every possible thing to say go flying out of your head? Or do you believe that small talk is ...
Research published by the American Psychological Association suggests that we often limit ourselves to small talk with strangers because we underestimate how much others are interested in our lives.