Do you use small talk at work? In this episode of Office English, Pippa and Phil talk about which topics to use at work with people you don't know well, when to use small talk and what not to talk ...

Small talk may be the most maligned category of conversation. For many, it's a time-waster with no redeeming qualities other than mindless chatter. Yet, when properly understood and applied, small ...

Think about what it's like to be at a birthday dinner where you have to interact with your friend's neighbors for the first time, or what it's like to be waiting for a Zoom to begin with coworkers you ...

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, above all, how to make small talk a success. — Photo: William ...

Why are some people so good at small talk? Able to instantly engage with people they've just met, make their conversation partner feel at ease and like the most important person in the room? Able to ...

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.