“Small talk is an underrated skill that actually builds real relationships”
Agree
- Shallow conversations test social compatibility first
- You can't jump straight to deep topics
- Weather talk establishes shared human experience
- Social lubricant helps anxious people connect
Disagree
- Forced pleasantries waste everyone's time
- Meaningful connections skip the filler
- Small talk feels dishonest and performative
- Introverts suffer through pointless chatter
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