How do you feel about small talk?

[Jamie05rhs]

I find it incredibly boring. I just can't ever get into that, at all. Just get to the point and say what you want to say.

And don't ask me how my day is going. The answer is it's going like shit. Every time. So I really don't want to be asked.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

I seriously don't like it at all. One quick way to irritate me fast is talking ish to me.

[Gagname]

It’s always helpful to define terms when discussing things, to make sure all parties are on the same page.

Off-hand I was gonna reply to your question with a “I like it,” but I decided to do some research first…

Small talk: conversation about things that are not important, often between people who do not know each other well

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/small-talk?q=Small+talk

chit-chat: informal conversation about matters that are not important:

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/chit-chat

Small talk…In essence…is polite conversation about unimportant things.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_talk

“Purpose: In spite of seeming to have little useful purpose, small talk is a bonding ritual and a strategy for managing interpersonal distance. It serves many functions in helping to define the relationships between friends, colleagues, and new acquaintances. In particular, it helps new acquaintances to explore and categorize each other's social position…

1. Conversation opener: when the speakers do not know each other, it allows them to show that they have friendly intentions and desire some sort of positive interaction…

2. At the end of a conversation: suddenly ending an exchange may risk appearing to reject the other person…

3. Space filler to avoid silence: in many cultures, silences between two people are usually considered uncomfortable and/or awkward…Generally, humans find prolonged silence uncomfortable, and sometimes unbearable. That can be due to human evolutionary history as a social species, as in many other social animals, silence is a communicative sign of potential danger.”

Also:
I’m not an introvert, but I found this interesting article…

https://introvertspring.com/introverts-hate-small-talk/

I like chatting w people but I like it to be personal and meaningful.

I think my confusion with the “small talk/chit-chat” definition is that I like chatting and I sometimes (a lot of times?) “go off topic” when I chat, and I guess I thought that meant I liked “small talk.” But I suppose my mind just likes to “bounce around” and that ends up being “meandering chat.” Haha…I thought I liked “small talk/chit-chat” But on second thought, no “I don’t like it.”

[NamerOfStars]

Once again, I turn to Adam Huber:

I don't MEAN to keep using this comic, but it keeps coming up.

One of the perks of growing up with an Aspergian best friend is that the general knowledge small talk is actually INTERESTING. Oh, you might *think* you're not interested in the history of batteries, but ten minutes with him will change your mind. And if that somehow doesn't, five minutes of listening to a normal person gossip about sports or celebrities will.

[ohshee]

How small , I'm not sure if I remember baby language but I'm sure she's like ride the bicycle or are you talking about small talk where I need to put on my glasses otherwise I won't be able to see it LOL
Any form of communication as long as you're not putting anybody else down is good it can be fun they can be throwing it can be sexy it can be powerful it might lead to bigger and better talks

[ChrisMaster69]

Yeah weathers been cold here this week, even though about a long sleeve shirt.

it been fine there?

[HeartFullOfGlue]

I dont like it, just tell me your deepest and darkest secret

[Gal67]

It's pointless, completely unnecessary, and just an awkward waste of time.

[dustybiker]

These days if people can string a couple words together I’ll take it.

[RedStiletto88]

I think it just depends on my mood, sometimes I’m fine with it other times I just want someone to get to the point.

[exitseven]

It depends on who I am talking to. Some people are good at small talk and some people just exhaust me after about 5 minutes.

[Sonorous]

I like small talk with down to earth people. They can make it fun.

[ArrowheadSW]

It is usually OK. Sometimes just chewing the fat with someone.

[MelonSoda]

I don't really see the point. It's also really awkward.

[chilldude33]

if you don't like small talk, you're overthinking it
you shouldn't even remember that you had the conversation - that's how little you should care about it

[Neosporin]

I love little bits of small talk here and there to help move along the day.

[clampfan101]

I’m fine talking about anything. I’m not good at starting conversations, though.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Boring. Why even bother.

[dvc0006]

I have aspergers, so its very challenging

[Gwenhwyfar]

Depends on my mood and how extroverted I’m feeling

[Somegirl678]

generally hate it

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I like making small talk with people