8 'joyful' phrases people with high emotional intelligence say: They turn 'small talk into genuine connections'

Chris Schembra has hosted over 700 community-building dinners. He's found that these key emotionally intelligent phrases help ...
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Water Cooler Talk Can Be The Best Part Of Your Day—If You Know What You’re Doing

Not every meaningful conversation happens in a meeting. Some of the best ideas—and strongest connections—begin by the coffee ...
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People Who Love Small Talk Usually Have These 11 Personality Traits

While small talk sometimes gets a bad rap, people who genuinely enjoy it know it serves a much deeper purpose than just filling awkward silences. Whether it’s chatting with a stranger at the coffee ...
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This Weird Conversation Starter Is Both Effective and Fun, According to Psychologists

What’s the best way to start a conversation when meeting someone for the first time, especially at a cocktail party or conference? “Hello, how are you?” is tired and lame. “Are you enjoying the event?
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11 Things That Instantly Annoy People Who Are Not Interested In Small Talk

We’ve all been there. Whether it’s checking out at a store or trying to lull the awkwardness when meeting someone new, small talk has been used by all of us. For some people, having these little ...
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Beyond the Weather: How Small Talk Has Evolved into Real Connection

Founder Amanda Guralski joins What's Brewing Wisconsin to discuss the importance of "small talk" and how to master this ...
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Friends of Princeton University Library Small Talk: "Writing in Ukraine to Resist Imperialism," A Conversation with Author and Soldier, Artem Chapeye

Join the Friends of Princeton University Library for an extraordinary conversation with Ukrainian author and soldier, Artem Chapeye. An author of both creative nonfiction and popular fiction, Chapeye ...