It’s nothing that matters much, but you’ve suddenly found yourself participating in small talk. Some people might dread the seemingly insignificant conversation or think it’s not worth their ...

Wondering how to start a conversation? I could say simply that you aren’t alone in wondering. Or I could break the fourth wall a little. Humor me the latter. As a writer in the digital age with ...

[Listen: Best of How To: Make small talk] Arguably, the foremost reason that conversations are difficult is because we don’t prepare for them or work to get better at them. This is the argument ...

In many Asian families, frequent gatherings beyond festive seasons are a rarity. Some relatives only see each other once a ...

Why do Koreans generally not engage with strangers? We asked locals and experts Ava Miller, an avid K-drama lover, traveled to Seoul in July last year to practice her Korean and immerse herself in ...

To start a meaningful conversation on a dating app ... Offer up a fun "would you rather" question Skip the small talk and jump into a game of "would you rather" to get a better idea of your ...

A common mistake people make when they start adopting the “every conversation is an interview” mindset is trying too hard to ...

Small Talk has been around since 2020 ... creating the moments that create conversations.

You can follow her on Twitter @_yasminsara. Conversation with strangers comes easily for some. For others, it can be terrifying. Small talk is important for making connections and forming both ...