What is small talk

1. What is small talk example?
2. What exactly is small talk?
3. What is small talk and why is it important?
4. Why do I hate small talk?

What is small talk example?

Small talk is the kind of conversation you make when you want to talk to someone but neither of you wants to get into a very deep or complicated conversation. It's “small” because you talk about unimportant things, in a way that fills up silences and makes you both feel more comfortable and friendly with each other.

What exactly is small talk?

Small talk is an informal type of discourse that does not cover any functional topics of conversation or any transactions that need to be addressed. In essence, it is polite conversation about unimportant things.

What is small talk and why is it important?

Small talk is important for several reasons. First and foremost small talk is an act of politeness. The participant shows politeness by taking the time to acknowledge another person and listen to and respond to what they have to say. It is the acceptance of simple communication with another person.

Why do I hate small talk?

The most common reasons that introverts hate small talk are: Boring and no point: Introverts prefer deeper conversation, normally with a few select friends. Discussion about random irrelevant rubbish serves no point and is boring. It's fake: Small talk, to some, is fake.