Depending on your level of introversion and how at ease you feel in social situations, making small talk with a stranger may feel like an inconsequential event — or a burden to be avoided at all costs. In either case, idle chatter isn't getting the credit it deserves. For today's featured article, a social psychology researcher explains the benefits of small talk, both to individual well-being and society as a whole. After you've studied up on the science, check out these conversation starters you can use anytime, anywhere.
Natalie Stone
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Why Small Talk Is Actually of Big Importance
Whether it's with a colleague at the water cooler or a fellow parent in the school pickup line, most of us partake in the same kind of conversation at some point every day.
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