In most cases, especially with strangers or acquaintances, small talk is unavoidable as both parties try to find common ground. “It’s communication that we use to orient and acquaint ourselves ...

Now, "Skip the Small Talk Dinner" events are encouraging all types of strangers to get closer, faster. The idea is built around using cards with thought-provoking questions to help attendees interact.

Humans are social beings: We desire to feel connected to others, and even connecting with strangers can potentially ... Making eye contact and small talk. As historian Timothy Snyder writes ...

Making eye contact and small talk. As historian Timothy Snyder writes, eye contact and small talk are “not just polite” but constitute “part of being a responsible member of society.” ...

Making eye contact and small talk. As historian Timothy Snyder writes, eye contact and small talk are "not just polite" but constitute "part of being a responsible member of society." Among the ...