0 conversation about things that are not important, often between people who do not know each other well:
1 social conversation about unimportant things, often between people who do not know each other well:
I hate conversation that is nothing but small talk.
2 polite conversation about things that are not important, often between people who are meeting for the first time:
Not one for small talk, he did not even bother introducing himself beyond his name.
Exercises include discussion, role-play, simulation, report writing, negotiating budgets and contracts, consumer surveys, small talk, social arrangements, telling anecdotes, exchanging opinions, and socializing.
For international companies, it is important that employees can communicate, make small talk, and be aware of different cultural conventions.
Manifestations of the former include engaging in small talk and social talk, using humor to enter tain and amuse others, and giving approval.
In a large class, topics seldom advance beyond the level of simple descriptions and small talk.
The presentation phase then has video clips of people doing small talk, during which students focus on the topics of talk and the language involved.
It seems desirable, for example, to gain more insight into party talk for a more comprehensive understanding of small talk.
Both appear healthy, rather pretty, calmly enjoying everyday small talk.
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