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Small Talk: A Big Deal Have you heard of "small talk"? When we first meet people, we don't begin by telling them our life story. We start with small talk, a polite conversation about something much less important like traffic or the weather. Sometimes, it goes nowhere. For example, we may talk to people in the elevator, at the store, or on the bus, but the conversation quickly ends. However, sometimes, small talk can lead to something much bigger, including new friendships or even a better job. When we begin conversations with new people, we want to feel comfortable, and so do they. We use small talk to find common interests. Weather may lead to more interesting topics like summer fashion or winter foods. Once we have a common interest, a friendship can begin. The more we engage in small talk, the more friends we can make.
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