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: --
When we met our hosts—their hospitality was legendary—introductions were made and the usual get-to-know-you small talk ensued.
But all this small talk is not what the country wants.
We still do not know what was the small talk round the dinner table.
We used to exchange the usual small talk and talk shop.
Small talk : analysing phatic discourse.
Finally, the extension phase sends the learners out into the community (where this is feasible) to observe small talk in real settings and then report back to their class.
Badmouthing the theory is undoubtedly one of the safest ways to make small talk in bioethical meetings.
Both appear healthy, rather pretty, calmly enjoying everyday small talk.
