I’d like to talk some more about talking. A lot of you related to my last blog post, “An Open Letter to People Who Talk Too Much.” Not all in a good way, though. “You are a pretentious bitch,” one ...

How to know if the connection is just not there. Social anxiety disorder is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as “A persistent fear of one or more social situations ...

Nick Enfield does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

What a person says in uncomfortable moments can offer some insight into how social settings make them feel. Being socially awkward is often rooted in a variety of struggles a person may be facing.

Ever had a moment where you're talking to someone and suddenly can't think of what to say next? It can be awkward. Small talk is the side salad of conversation: often overlooked, occasionally soggy, ...

I know I’m not alone in disliking small talk. Yes, I have a history of social anxiety. I mean, I once hid behind Tim Gunn’s grandfather clock to avoid small talk at a fundraiser at his apartment.