Politics · the U.S. · October 18, 2026
From Axios
Some people don't like to make small talk . Others — especially younger Americans — say they simply don't know how to do it.
Reported by Axios, October 18, 2026. Read the full story at Axios →
Wanted: Chief small talk officers. Awkward applicants welcome
A politics story from the U.S., reported by Axios.
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