concept   small talk

44 commonsense assertions
Cultures (44) United States (1) United Kingdom (1) Nordic culture (1) Finland (1) Germany (1) Russia (1) UK (1) Western cultures (1) China (1) Japan (1) Canada (1) North America (1) South Korea (1) Australia (1) English-speaking countries (1) Brazil (1) Europe (1) India (1) Italy (1) MBTI personality typing community (1) Middle East (1) European culture (1) France (1) New Zealand (1) Spain (1) Sweden (1) Asian culture (1) British (1) Contemporary American (1) East Asian (1) Eastern cultures (1) Ireland (1) Layman's understanding (1) Mainstream Western societies (1) Mexico (1) Northern US states (1) Personal relationships culture (1) Russian (1) Southern US states (1) Urban United States (1) business community (1) business meetings (1) informal gatherings (1) party-goers in western countries (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 small talk United States Engaging in small talk is a common social practice in the United States used to initiate conversations and build rapport. 29
2 small talk United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, engaging in small talk is a common and encouraged social practice. 17
3 small talk Nordic culture Small talk is less common in Nordic culture, with direct and meaningful communication being preferred. 14
4 small talk Finland In Finnish culture, direct communication is preferred over small talk, with a focus on efficiency and minimal social niceties. 11
5 small talk Germany Germans prioritize direct and meaningful conversations over superficial small talk. 11
6 small talk Russia In Russia, small talk is less common and considered unnecessary in social interactions, with a preference for more meaningful conversations. 11
7 small talk UK Small talk, centered on safe topics like weather, is a common social norm in the UK. 10
8 small talk Western cultures Small talk is a polite and common practice in Western cultures to initiate and maintain conversations and build rapport. 9
9 small talk China Small talk is less common in Chinese culture and may be viewed as unnecessary due to a preference for direct communication. 7
10 small talk Japan In Japan, direct communication is preferred over small talk, especially in formal settings. 7
11 small talk Canada Engaging in small talk is a common and polite way to build rapport in Canadian culture. 6
12 small talk North America In North America, engaging in small talk is a common and polite social practice. 6
13 small talk South Korea In South Korea, direct and meaningful communication takes priority over small talk. 5
14 small talk Australia Small talk about weather and sports is essential in Australian social interactions. 4
15 small talk English-speaking countries Small talk is a common and essential tool for starting conversations and forming connections in English-speaking countries. 4
16 small talk Brazil In Brazil, small talk is highly valued for establishing personal connections and building relationships with personal topics. 3
17 small talk Europe In Europe, small talk is common in social interactions and informal settings, focusing on neutral topics. 3
18 small talk India In Indian culture, small talk is common and important for showing respect and building rapport before serious conversations. 3
19 small talk Italy In Italy, small talk is highly valued for building personal connections and may involve personal or mundane topics. 3
20 small talk MBTI personality typing community Views on small talk vary within the MBTI community, with some seeing it as superficial and others as a social lubricant. 3
21 small talk Middle East Small talk is important for showing respect and building rapport in Middle Eastern culture before delving into deeper conversations. 3
22 small talk European culture Small talk is important for building rapport and is common in social and business interactions in European culture. 2
23 small talk France In French culture, small talk is considered a way to avoid deep conversations. 2
24 small talk New Zealand Small talk is a common way to initiate friendly conversations, even with strangers, in New Zealand. 2
25 small talk Spain Small talk is an important cultural practice in Spain, used to establish connections and show courtesy, even if some topics are considered uninteresting. 2
26 small talk Sweden Small talk in Sweden is minimal and less common, with a focus on efficiency in communication, especially with strangers. 2
27 small talk Asian culture In Asian culture, directness and brevity are valued in conversations, making small talk seem insincere or unnecessary. 1
28 small talk British In British culture, small talk is less common and there is a preference for more substantial conversations. 1
29 small talk Contemporary American Small talk is a polite and common way to start conversations in contemporary American culture. 1
30 small talk East Asian In East Asian culture, small talk is less common and may be seen as unnecessary in social interactions. 1
31 small talk Eastern cultures In Eastern cultures, direct communication is often preferred over small talk in social interactions. 1
32 small talk Ireland In Ireland, direct communication is often preferred over small talk in social interactions. 1
33 small talk Layman's understanding In some cultures, small talk is not as common, and direct communication is valued. 1
34 small talk Mainstream Western societies In mainstream Western societies, small talk is used to build rapport. 1
35 small talk Mexico Small talk is frequent and widely accepted as a way to establish connections and show courtesy in social settings in Mexico. 1
36 small talk Northern US states Small talk is a common way to initiate conversations and establish connections in the Northern US states. 1
37 small talk Personal relationships culture In personal relationships culture, there is less emphasis on superficial small talk and a focus on deeper conversations and meaningful interactions. 1
38 small talk Russian In Russian culture, direct communication is preferred and small talk may be viewed as insincere. 1
39 small talk Southern US states In the Southern US, small talk is valued as a way to maintain a friendly and hospitable environment in daily interactions. 1
40 small talk Urban United States Small talk is used as a social lubricant in interactions in the urban United States, with common topics including weather or weekend plans. 1
41 small talk business community : In the business community, small talk is frequently utilized to create relationships and connections in a professional environment. 1
42 small talk business meetings Small talk related to work or industry topics is a common icebreaker in business meetings. 1
43 small talk informal gatherings Small talk at informal gatherings often includes personal interests, hobbies, and casual conversation not related to work. 1
44 small talk party-goers in western countries Small talk is a common way for party-goers in western countries to socialize and break the ice at events. 1