small talk

People say these small social rules are "impossible" to follow. – Photo credit: Canva, Africa images (main image) / anlomaja (black box)

Culture

The super small social rules that people say are ‘absolutely impossible’ to follow

Ryan Reed

11/21/2025
Friends laughing over coffee. – Photo credit: via Canva/Photos

Life hacks, Science, Technology

Want to be more likable? Experts say stop asking ‘how are you?’ and use this playful tactic

Erik Barnes

10/24/2025
Experts agree that one particular question can cause folks to open up. – Photo credit: Canva

Ideas

Tired of boring small talk? Experts share how to make people light up immediately.

Erik Barnes

9/10/2025
Women putting the "Ford method' into action. – Photo credit: Image via Canva.

Culture, Science, Technology

Never struggle with small talk again – just try the easy ‘FORD method’

Mark Wales

6/5/2025
Group of people talking. – Photo credit: Image via Canva

Life hacks

People are empowering introverts by sharing their favorite ‘small talk’ topics

Mark Wales

6/2/2025
A couple talks over coffee. – Photo credit: Image from Canva – Photo by Wavebreakmedia.

Culture

The 4 words that turn an awkward chat into a charming conversation

Mark Wales

6/2/2025

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