These four tips from communication experts can help you hold better conversations, be more likable and build stronger ...

Charles Duhigg, author of "The Power of Habit," argues that small talk isn't an innate skill, but rather a learned behavior that can be studied and crafted to perfectly suit any situation — whether ...

How much do you engage with others when you’re out in public? Lots of people don’t actually engage with others much at all. Think of commuters on public transportation staring down at their phones ...

The season of festive gatherings is upon us, bringing with it a special kind of social sport: holiday small talk. It’s that ...

Do you hate making small talk? Do you dread family get-togethers where you have to spend hours listening to mindless gossip and irritating bragging about other people’s children? Do you hate going to ...

Office holiday parties can be a landmine for awkward encounters. At least that's how a lot of people, especially those with social anxiety, might feel. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever ...

Want to stay current with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to get an email every time a new column comes out. As a rule, I avoid social and professional dinners. Not because I’m anti-social or don’t like ...

Many companies are training their employees to “be friendlier.” Now, when I go to pay for my groceries or have bloodwork done ...

Office holiday parties can be a landmine for awkward encounters. At least that's how a lot of people, especially those with social anxiety, might feel. Even the most extroverted among us might feel ...