Not everyone is born with the gift of gab. If chatting doesn't come naturally to you, here are some expert tips for how to ...

Is it rude to discuss life milestones during small talk? Etiquette coach Alison Cheperdak says that asking about ...

Charles Duhigg, author of "The Power of Habit," argues that small talk isn't an innate skill, but rather a learned behavior that can be studied and crafted to perfectly suit any situation — whether ...

You're far from the only one who does it, so why do we resort to weather when making small talk?

If you find it awkward to make small talk, you are not alone. While it can be daunting, it is also one of the best ways to ...

Conversations, whether at holiday parties or other times of the year, don’t have to be awkward. (Getty Images) Between holiday dinners with relatives you haven’t heard from all year, office parties ...

I spent much of last weekend engaging in small talk, a social task I sometimes find a laborious activity. Maybe that’s just me. Still, last weekend was the Labor Day holiday, so I suppose I should ...

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 ...

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 ...