Conversation Researcher: Here are the most important rules if you want to get better at small talk
A new book by conversation researcher Birte Asmuss emphasizes the importance of small talk, suggesting it can enhance happiness and strengthen relationships for everyone.
Small talk is a form of human sniffing. Here’s how to learn it
In a new book, conversation researcher Birte Asmuss emphasizes the importance of small talk for enhancing happiness and nurturing relationships, asserting that it is a skill everyone can learn.
Conversation researcher: Here are the most important rules if you want to get better at small talk
Birte Asmuss, a conversation researcher, outlines key rules for improving small talk, which can enhance happiness and relationships, and is a skill everyone can learn.
Help, I have ended up next to a talkative fellow passenger!
An etiquette expert offers advice on how to politely escape small talk with chatty bus companions when you prefer solitude.
Small Talk at Work: Significant Professional Gains in 5 Steps
The article discusses the importance of small talk in professional settings and outlines five steps to master this skill for better workplace relations and performance.
Ómar and Þórólfur talk about the flight with Flosi
Ómar Ragnarsson and Þórólf Magnússon reminisce about a memorable flight taken with actor Flosi Ólafsson in a small aircraft during the 1990s.
Small Talk for Career Starters: Help, What Should I Talk About with Colleagues?
The article offers advice for career starters on how to engage in small talk with their colleagues.
A new trend in dating is spreading: No small talk, immediately moving to serious questions
The new dating trend known as turbodating skips small talk in favor of serious discussions, but experts warn it may expose individuals to manipulative tactics like love bombing.
Berlin Encounters: Is a Few Minutes of Small Talk Peace?
The article explores the reflections of a journey in Berlin during the festive season, touching on the essence of brief, seemingly trivial conversations in the context of peace and community.
"We will not keep this party small with the Brandmauer talk in the long run"
Columnist Jan Fleischhauer discusses the debate surrounding the Brandmauer against the AfD, advocating for dialogue with its voters to prevent their isolation and radicalization.