“Airport small talk with strangers hits different than regular small talk”
Agree
- Everyone's in vacation mode already
- You'll never see them again anyway
- Shared travel stress creates bonding
- Geography gives instant conversation starter
Disagree
- Small talk is awkward everywhere
- Most people just want quiet time
- Nothing magical about airport conversations
- Same forced politeness as anywhere
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