small talk
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Players were milling around midfield, exchanging jerseys and making small talk when Chubb appeared to say something to Jackson, who was chatting with another Bills player.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
While it’s all well and good to connect with people over a mutual hobby, online discourse provides a much more fertile foundation than small talk.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026
He used small talk as an example, which can lead to a deeper understanding, deeper trust, and connection for people.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
I think we worry that small talk will be a waste of our time, that we can pull out our phone and watch all the most exceptional things.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
I just sit there like a fool, making small talk and boring observations about stray animals, hoping I don’t embarrass myself with my limited Spanish vocabulary.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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