Critics of small talk (in my experience, often men who fancy themselves “intellectuals”) loudly decry it as an unpleasant obstacle on the journey to human connection or, at best, a waste of ...
It is important to set clear objectives in mentoring relationships and remain focused on the goal—and easy to dismiss small talk as superfluous. Nevertheless, small talk does play an important ...
But for many young workers, small talk feels alien as 40 per cent compared it to "learning a new language" due to the rise of remote and hybrid working. On the other hand, seasoned office workers ...
Research suggests that small talk is dwindling in the workplace, with younger generations preferring digital communication over in-person interactions. Almost half of those surveyed admitted to ...
THE art of office small talk is dying out because younger workers feel more comfortable communicating online, according to research. A poll of 2,000 employed adults found 74 per cent struggle to ...
It only seems polite to ask about family and engage in a little New Year small talk. But therapists and doctors must maintain a professional distance. Also, I’m paying for their time.