Posted by JenStar on February 7, 2006, at 18:20:47
In reply to Do you like small talk?, posted by Sobriquet Style on February 7, 2006, at 11:44:03
I think small talk helps loosen up a situation until you feel more comfortable. I see it as the uncomfortable but necessary first step of any relationship...exchanging the pleasantries and basic info just to see if you even WANT to pursue more of a relationship.
Or, in other situations, it's a way to pass time and just be friendly even if you'll never end up being best friends (clerk in a grocery store, person in front of you at the post office, etc.)
Sometimes I push myself to do small talk with a new person and it works out better than expected -- I get a job reference, some cool information, or a joke.
JenStar
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