"Skip the Small Talk" events offer speed-friending to the shy and the bold. A room filled with people talking and sharing their thoughts can be either an extrovert's dream or an introvert's nightmare.

Why your small-talk strategy might be holding you back--and how to fix it. In today's technology-driven era, where texting, emailing, and social media have become the norm, the art of face-to-face ...

I had been waiting all week to talk to a coworker about something urgent, so when we finally planned to meet at the coffee shop, I was relieved. I walked in, eager to share, but before I could tell ...