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I actually just wrote an essay about the value of small talk for ap lang. I’ve learned that some people don’t like small talk because it’s not meaningful or a waste of time but I mean how do you even expect for those deep conversations to happen if you don’t have enough small talk with a person to get comfortable with them?? If you want depth you need small talk first
2026-05-10 06:52:37
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RobotBearlord37🔻 :
Nah I love small talk, I love to have a small moment with another human. Just a brief moment of connection with someone. Staying a part of a community.
2026-05-10 07:06:01
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lvrboyhenry :
human interactions has been influenced by social media.
2026-05-10 06:53:02
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changdih :
stuff like family dynamics, your hometown, age, name, who you know etc. will show back up in the deep conversations😭
2026-05-10 09:23:05
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𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕔𝕒 ツ :
people not knowing the boundaries of small talk is honestly just uncomfortable for everyone
2026-05-10 06:51:27
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kim :
your light bulb is so good
2026-05-10 18:00:07
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lula :
I used to hate small talk then I started serving tables and have come to appreciate the slow burn. It’s so much easier to do depth and get the connection I’m looking for.
2026-05-10 15:21:02
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Anna 💗 :
i hate small talk it’s so unnecessary especially when you don’t want to talk with said person, and having to respectfully answer said person’s questions and give responses like atp i autorespond and try not to ask questions to not keep the convo going like i have places to be i don’t have time to chit chat. if im at a bar and a bit tipsy yeah sure i’ll spare you some of my time, but still, i like keeping my circle close and a friend to all is a friend to none, so no im not going to give u 5 minutes of my life for a pointless conversation
2026-05-10 06:56:58
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NINEVEH :
At root, I read this as deep aversion to pretense/posturing, which is the other side of the coin of an affinity for sincerity and truth.
2026-05-10 19:25:22
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naur :
i think a lot of ppl are forgetting another aspect of this conversation. capitalism has commodified small talk for business purposes, most people inherently associate the action with their work or something they had to do for years, less of just a fun little connecting moment because it’s been leveraged for money purposes
2026-05-10 12:33:59
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fauxpoesfoes_ :
I used to be the person that HATED small talk, but after improving some of my CPTSD and social anxiety, I am surprised now to realize that I don’t feel that way at all anymore. I enjoy small talk now because I like to just engage with my fellow human and offer a little bid of connection. I’m genuinely interested in the little things now. I actually care about the weather more even 😂 The only time I HATE it is when I’m obligated to socialize with people I don’t like or when my social battery is completely out and I want to go home lol
2026-05-10 19:29:30
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Earthala 🍸🎱🍒🌸 :
So we alll up rnnn 🧍♀️
2026-05-10 06:48:44
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Jank the Feral :
I know this is bean soup whataboutism or whatever, but I just hate small talk over text. I love it in person or on the phone, but "How was your day?" over text just irks me. I think it's because it's usually said before the person says what they want to say, but texting is mostly for exchanging information imo. It lacks the emotion speaking has. Idk 🚶🏿♂️
2026-05-11 13:47:11
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Exodus :
Also “I wanna talk about blank!” Is not engaging. It’s placing the responsibility on the other person to come up with something in response to that. It comes off more as “entertain me! I want to watch you make me a live documentary right now!” But if you just tell people you just met a few minutes ago about a cool article you read about that topic? They may engage with that. You’re giving them something to work with at least
2026-05-23 03:08:13
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YAPP$TARR! :
i need to pin this repost
2026-05-10 08:48:02
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AMBER ⚡️ :
you’re so right and it actually makes them seem boring instead
2026-05-10 07:13:03
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Cheese_shartz1 :
sure
2026-05-10 06:47:14
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vanillagorillamaxilla :
You have wisdom that’s gonna save you from some cannon events typical to ppl in their mid 20s
2026-05-10 19:26:06
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yaya :
i think we’re all just trying our best. i’ve been that typa person, & it came from a place of so deeply needing to understand just life i guess and sometimes ppl are misguided on where to find that understanding so yea idk i feel ya
2026-05-16 08:26:33
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awesomedawson.com :
Idk I like small talk bc I think its purpose is to be a starting point for a more in depth conversation. It starts at the weather and it leads to “yeah I’ve been feeling a little down recently because I miss the weather in my hometown”.
2026-05-15 18:29:27
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sámhaín :
I am not cut out for understanding the complexity of the way people communicate but I do respect the people I speak with alot
2026-05-10 20:12:59
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