AEE 2510: NYT Author Maya Rossignac-Milon Shares How Riffing Builds Connection in English

In this All Ears English podcast episode, Aubrey Carter interviews Maya Rossignac-Milon, a New York Times author and expert in interpersonal relationships, about how to improve small talk and build genuine connections. Maya shares three key tips based on her research: "riffing" or building creatively on what others say instead of just exchanging information, being authentic and showing your real personality to find common ground, and calling back to earlier conversation points to create inside jokes and shared experiences. The discussion emphasizes moving beyond superficial questions to foster playfulness and vulnerability, ultimately leading to deeper and more meaningful relationships.