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 ...

Scientists have discovered that the physical exhaustion you feel during small talk isn't introversion—it's your brain literally treating casual conversation like a complex foreign language it ...

We’ve all been there. Whether it’s checking out at a store or trying to lull the awkwardness when meeting someone new, small talk has been used by all of us. For some people, having these little ...

What is the difference between a boring conversation and a lively one? Comedian Chris Duffy says if you want to skip the small talk, try using these improv principles. To hear more of Duffy, check out ...

While small talk sometimes gets a bad rap, people who genuinely enjoy it know it serves a much deeper purpose than just filling awkward silences. Whether it’s chatting with a stranger at the coffee ...

Small talk is a typical way to start conversations in daily life. It facilitates rapport-building and a smooth transition into conversations. But not everyone values or appreciates small talk. Brief ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — To us, it may sound like a babble, but to a child’s developing brain, it’s building blocks. In this segment of For Our Keiki, Jill Kuramoto takes a closer look at the power of ...