It's easy to say, "I'm not good at small talk" and simply try to ignore it, Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit argues that small talk isn't an innate skill, but rather a learned behavior.

People with whom you make small talk are made aware that for at least one moment in their lives, they have a safe home with ...

Do you dread trading niceties with retail clerks and assorted other strangers when you are out in public? Do you go out of your way to avoid neighbors and co-workers so that you do not have to engage ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Those who master the art of small talk can achieve a lot in their careers. We asked experts what chatting at work can achieve and, ...

In a world where our digital devices have become extensions of ourselves, it’s no surprise that we often immerse ourselves in screens rather than engage with the world and people around us. From ...

Making small talk can be hard—especially when you’re not sure whether you’re doing it well. But conversations are a central part of relationship-building. In this first episode of How to Talk to ...