Learn to communicate effectively—and painlessly—with this guided workbook’s 100+ writing prompts and activities.The pandemic took its toll on many aspects of our lives: our desire to go outside, our ability to get properly dressed, and our capacity for face-to-face communication. But while things are mostly back to normal, there is now a pandemic of loneliness afflicting adults. Sometimes seen as trite or trivial, uncomfortable or even embarrassing, small talk—or the polite conversation about unimportant or uncontroversial topics—is actually a necessary skill for any adult. Small talk not only helps you connect to other people, but in doing so, it helps to build confidence in social situations, which in turn enhances health, lifts mood and energy, and improves overall well-being.In The Art of Small Talk, you will work through a series of exercises, activities, and writing prompts to help you better engage with other people. Topics cover: The Four Steps of Small Talk “Micro-inter