Many people find small talk awkward and pointless, but it plays a critical part in building connections with others. Humans are programmed to expect a warm-up period of small talk (light, everyday conversation) to build a foundation of trust for more important discussions. In many instances it …

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Many people see small talk as a waste of time. They would be wrong to do so; small talk is a big deal.  When we meet face to face, we ease into discussions with a little bit of ‘conversational grease,’ …

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