Do you avoid small talk in the office, or with your neighbor in the elevator? If so, you might want to give it a chance.

New research finds that dull conversation makes us feel more connected.

You're sitting on a bench on the Asbury Park boardwalk, standing in line at your local supermarket, or you're in the hallway ...

How much small talk have you made so far today? From a polite chit-chat with the barista you see every morning, to passing the time of day with colleagues while you wait for the microwave to ping, our ...

Social butterflies may thrive at small talk, but many of us dread it. After all, there's only so much talking about the weather or traffic that a person can tolerate. Still, small talk is present at ...

I know I’m not alone in disliking small talk. Yes, I have a history of social anxiety. I mean, I once hid behind Tim Gunn’s grandfather clock to avoid small talk at a fundraiser at his apartment.