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A guide to mastering small talk with just about anyone, according to experts
Small talk is an informal conversation between known or unknown people about unimportant issues, such as the weather, surroundings, or situations around them. Though it has little useful or practical purpose, small talk can help manage interpersonal distance, share feelings with others, or ease the atmosphere. Nowadays, we can spend a day or days without interacting with anyone. Small talk with someone, like neighbors or even strangers, helps you feel connected and keep a sense of belonging. According to psychologists, small talk helps boost one’s mood and can have benefits for health and well-being. Even though initiating a talk might need courage, especially to a stranger, the person you’re speaking to may enjoy having a light talk anyway. Also, responding to a stranger often makes you nervous, but there is no need to hit the ball back immediately like a tennis match. After all, small talk helps ease the situation, initiate a dialogue, and make people feel more connected.
Read the article and learn about the benefits of having small talk.
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/03/health/small-talk-conversation-stranger-wellness/index.html
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