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CNBC Make It interviewed dozens of experts about what to say, which questions to ask, and what key mistake to avoid during ...

Small talk, and by extension, conversation, is by no means the only way to build trust, but your ability to consistently ...

If you've ever had the unfortunate experience of saying the wrong thing at a staff meeting or a friend's housewarming party, you know just how easy it is to bungle small talk. The commonplace ...

Add that to the fact that some people may want to avoid hot-button issues like politics, and it can feel like the only alternative is to stick with small talk. But let’s be honest, that can be ...

That ought to be enough small talk to break the ice – or provoke a groan – whatever the weather happens to be doing wherever you happen to be reading this.

However, employees have begun using this chat for small talk. I can’t simply mute it, because I might miss important work information. They’re all wonderful people, but I don’t want my phone ...