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Is small talk dead?

Have you ever found yourself avoiding small talk at the office? Well, you're not alone! New resea...

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16.46 15 Jan 2025


Is small talk dead?


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16.46 15 Jan 2025


Have you ever found yourself avoiding small talk at the office? Well, you're not alone! New research shows that for younger workers, face-to-face chats are becoming a thing of the past, with many opting for digital communication even when sitting right next to their colleagues.

A quick DM on Teams or Whatsapp might lower the stakes for rejection, but what does it mean for the future of workplace bonding and relationship building?

Joining Kieran to discuss this is Saoirse Hanley, Audience Editor with the Irish Independent and Columnist with the Sunday Independent, as well as Frances Kelleher, Dating and Life Coach…


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