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No matter how well-intended the person speaking may be, using certain phrases almost always makes small immediately uncomfortable.

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How good are you at making small talk? When you’re in the middle of a chance encounter with someone, does every possible thing to say go flying out of your head? Or do you believe that small talk is ...

Whether it's while you're standing at the school gates or waiting in line at the supermarket, there are many times throughout the day where people might try and make small talk with you, but what if ...