a lecturer in organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business. “Chances are, somebody in your friendship group, if not more, you met through a small talk situation.” ...

Small talk has its uses, especially in the business world. It can help us suss each other out, establish a basic level of trust, or just fill the time while we’re waiting in line. But let’s be ...

End of carousel “Big things happen in small talk,” said Matt Abrahams, who teaches strategic communication at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. “It’s the way we connect and learn ...