We live in a world that’s obsessed with “deep conversations.” We want authenticity, vulnerability and meaningful connections. But somewhere along the way, we’ve started dismissing small talk as awkward, fake or a waste of time.

The irony? Small talk is often how meaningful relationships begin.

Is small talk a waste of time, or is it one of the most underrated life skills we have? /  Is small talk becoming a lost art? Have we forgotten how to connect through the little conversations that lead to the big ones?