#small-talk

#small-talk

"Historically, small talk has been a ritualized form of diplomacy," said Alison Blackler, a mind coach, author, and TEDx speaker. "It allows people to signal civility, gauge each other's intentions, and maintain harmony in social groups."

The average Brit spends a whopping 56.6 hours talking about the weather over the course of a year, equivalent to two days and nine hours.

In Germany, "Wie geht es dir?" is more than just a greeting; it often leads to lengthy discussions about personal issues, making small talk challenging.