A quick back and forth with the cashier at the grocery store. A friendly hello to someone on the elevator. A laugh with a taxi driver. These are all examples of "small talk." Some of us live for small ...

You’re standing in line at the supermarket or drugstore when a stranger speaks up. “Hello, how are you?” the stranger greets you. “Good, and you?” might be your response. Your conversation partner ...

Mr. Rosenblatt is the author of the forthcoming book “More Rules for Aging.” I try to let at least five people a day know that I’m thinking of them and wishing them well. Sometimes it’s in person; ...

To the editor — Is conversation a dying art? I have always enjoyed lighthearted conversation with strangers in waiting rooms, in lines, on social media, etc. But more and more frequently, someone ...

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, ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Early on in my career, if I were to conduct a personal skills assessment, the one area that needed attention was engaging in small ...

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 ...

Earlier this year, Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair put together an audio book called The Art of Small Talk. Think of it as a guide on... Small talk with Jessica St. Clair and Casey Wilson A quick ...

Small talk can positively affect a person’s overall well-being by boosting someone's mood and decreasing feelings of isolation, experts say. - Thomas Barwick/Digital Vision/Getty Images Get inspired ...