How I Learned to Love Small Talk, Even as an Introvert

Introverts are notorious for hating small talk. I used to be one of them. I avoided small talk, and situations where I would need to partake in it. I preferred to focus on important discussions about things that mattered to me: philosophy and metaphysics, culture, psychology, business, economics, etc. In other words, heavy and fascinating … Read more

Banish Awkwardness with This Simple Technique

Awkward pauses happen all the time in conversations with someone you’ve just met. Awkwardness is not the end of the world. But it can feel very uncomfortable for those with little experience talking to strangers. And for some people, over time the fear of awkwardness can transform into a horrific bogeyman of anxiety. It becomes so intimidating … Read more