How do you feel about small talk?

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ak667 · Accepted Answer

I used to struggle so much with it since I had so little interest in talking about things like food, music, felt indifferent about the weather ("yeah it's really hot today, so what?"), etc. But I tried to pay attention to people who could do it well and I noticed they could express such enthusiasm about these topics like, "Hell yeah, I it's awesome!!! Have you tried [...]?" and could become so animated in a way I thought was infectious and fun.

So I tried to copy that kind of thing a bit and it felt fake at first to assert myself and try to show greater enthusiasm over such insignificant things, but it started to become second nature. After that I really started to enjoy small talk, and getting better at it (still not great) was so helpful in making friends and just having a more pleasant time interacting with people throughout the day.

GWolfe · Accepted Answer

People often hate it more so now than back in the day because of them being used to texting. It becomes awkward. When texting you can take your time to think of what to say & delete what might sound too much or weird. When it comes to having small talk you have to hold your own & keep the conversation going before those awkward silences hit. I'm personally fine with it but I see so many people struggle with it.

Youryeodongsaeng · Accepted Answer

To me, it gets very awkward... No-one really has a full blown conversation with me at all. Teachers ask, "How's your summer break? Did you have fun?" I simply nodded and no-one said anything else.

Maybe because I'm not a talking and always keep my mind to myself.

Mombie · Accepted Answer

It can be difficult depending on the amount of anxiety I'm feeling.. Hair cuts are usually okay. Its more like small talk at gatherings, family functions, or with people I just met that are difficult.

______________ · Answer

You need small talks to make a connection and make yourself familiar to the other person. Then you can move on to the big talks. Otherwise you'd be labeled a creep if you started asking weird or personal questions to a stranger.

ultimega · Answer

I hate it. there's only few times you talk about the weather.

Gerpar · Answer

It's fine I guess, but the only starter I have is "How was your day?" And that doesn't really work so well in the morning...

Amanda269 · Answer

I feel appriciated and connected, when I smalltalk with some one. My dream guy is a man, who can small and deep talk for ages.

Justacatlady · Answer

Sometimes I’m great at it, other times I feel like an alien

RegularTK421 · Answer

I don't mind it. You can always progress from small talk into other conversations, or just say have a good day and keep it moving.

YinLong · Answer

Most times I am amazing at small talk then sometimes I'm constantly saying oops because I've offended several people several times within several seconds.

Swaggirl1 · Answer

A sign u ain't got anything to talk about but don't want to sit in quiet

Iyaberry · Answer

Sometimes interesting, sometimes reaaaallly awkward

kaskas19 · Answer

Hate it. Don't talk to me unless you have something important to say.

Marharaya · Answer

Most of the time Pointless... but when its a person that i like or really want to know more in that case i enjoy it...

pipetol · Answer

It's amazing! It's sloppy and funny at the same time... The thing is that most of the people don't see it that way. Its also really uncomfortable but that's what makes it amazing hahaha

Oddy10 · Answer

Its fine. But it create some awkwardness when both are out of words..

JellyDonutguy96 · Answer

I'm neutral on it like yeah I know the weather's fine big deal

Malono · Answer

Is the same when you are at airport and ask for information to a land worker and he/she wishes a nice flight and your answer is "I WISH YOU TOO"

Iron_Man · Answer

You have to maintain social skills so it's good to have all kinds of conversation

johnmichaei · Answer

I don't know too much about small talk but I do love Pillow Talk

Aynsof · Answer

I find it vapid and bothersome I get why it is a thing but I do not appreciate it

DanielOfTheNorth · Answer

Pointless, and unnecessary

name_is_eric · Answer

I am really bad at small talk, it's pointless and makes things awkward.

Alice2398 · Answer

Awkward it always just feels so forced

dontgofalling · Answer

Sometimes I hate it, because sometimes they go on the phone and lose focus and then fuck up my hair

Queenofthejungle · Answer

Sometimes helpful when I am not in the mood to talk hehe

jacim721 · Answer

Its really awkward and i dont like it, id rather they just ask me something real

Slim57 · Answer

Gotta ease in somewhere, what does one just come up and say?

Anonymous · Answer

Good and hard at times. Can be good if it goes somewhere. Probably better in person

Keonisha · Answer

With me it'll always always be awkward

maddithebaddi · Answer

I can't stand small talk

Jjpayne · Answer

I enjoy it! It's non stressful and relaxing

Salsacumbia · Answer

I don't, i am a chatter box so its all good.

MemeSupreme · Answer

I hate it due to how awkward it can be lol

Anonymous · Answer

Kind of a waste of time

Udbhav_Bantwal · Answer

I am great at small talk...

apple24 · Answer

I try to look like a boring bitch.

Pineapple_Boy · Answer

It's fun , if you can carry a conversation.

Deathraider · Answer

Small talk is kind of pointless.

SAPJNWMI · Answer

It's nice. It breaks the ice and is relaxing.

Decentguy · Answer

its ok to kill the awkward silence, lol

AxlStahlmann · Answer

Meh... breaks the ice and is very uncomfortable.

smahala1991 · Answer

i like deeper talks

anametouse · Answer

Small talk is just mindless banter. Its meh for me

rahul_24 · Answer

It's alright, don't mind

TheNephilim · Answer

Doesn't matter unless it's sensible

thatnicksuitsme · Answer

I really hate small talk.

RockyHandsome95 · Answer

Message me for a small talk.. It will be fun..

Glen68 · Answer

Not a fan

Smegskull · Answer

Inane and insipid waste of time.

B8527 · Answer

It's difficult for me.

Ellaki · Answer

It's awkward.

KimMig1 · Answer

😁Something common for me ◇

dragonfly6516 · Answer

Awkward.

madisonshelby · Answer

I hate it so much 😂its very awkward!

SomeAverageGuy1 · Answer

That they should be very small.

6ftallady · Answer

Not good at it. When talking I got look at you.

MarzTheLunatic · Answer

I hate small talk.

blubblubblub · Answer

hate

elizamichale2 · Answer

Annoying

aialex · Answer

I don't like it

9teen · Answer

Awkward.

ipecaclust · Answer

It should die

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