Often relegated to the status of useless chatter, small talk is once again at the heart of debates about our social well-being. Beneath the veneer of triviality, this form of exchange is actually an ...

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People tend to use first-person self-talk far more often than distanced self-talk, but when they take a step back and address themselves by name, it can subtly improve how they feel, particularly in ...

Britta DeVore is a Senior Author for Collider who has been known to dabble with Reality News as well. When she isn't sitting behind her laptop bringing readers her hot takes on upcoming projects or ...

Many people hate talking on the phone and will choose to text no matter what. These people tend to have their own reasons for not wanting to talk on the phone. These reasons range from anxiety to ...

We regularly interact with people across race and class lines, but those conversations sometimes go wrong. Lower-status people fear facing discrimination; higher-status people fear being accused of ...

Earlier this year Outfit7 released a host of new plans for the Talking Tom IP. Among those plans is the remaster of the original Talking Tom Cat. Česen says rebuilding a beloved game is “much harder ...

Many dog owners instinctively use a “baby voice” when speaking to their pets, and according to veterinarians this style of communication can actually affect a canine’s emotional bond with their human.

Small talk can be awkward and boring. It’s also a requisite skill to learn to participate as a socially adept person in society—as well as the workplace. But mustering “So, where are you going for ...

Nintendo has rolled out the red carpet for Super Mario Bros. 40th anniversary party. As revealed during this morning’s hour-long Nintendo Direct, we’re getting a movie, Super Mario Galaxy ports, a ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The September Nintendo Direct today had a lot of news about upcoming Switch 2 games, but that wasn't all. During the Super Mario Bros. Wonder segment ...