concept   engaging in small talk
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, engaging in small talk is expected in social interactions, including with strangers.
14 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 conversation United States It is common to engage in small talk about the weather or weekend plans at the beginning of a conversation. 1
2 conversation United States Small talk is commonly used to start conversations in social settings. 1
3 conversation United States Small talk is an important part of initiating and maintaining a conversation. 1
4 have conversation United States It is common to engage in small talk before diving into deeper topics during a conversation. 1
5 have conversation United States Engaging in small talk is common in social settings such as parties and networking events. 1
6 having conversation United States Common to engage in casual conversations with strangers in public settings. 1
7 having conversation United States Small talk is common and expected in social interactions, even with strangers 1
8 talk United States Small talk is common in social interactions 1
9 talk United States Small talk is common and expected in social interactions 1
10 talk United States Engaging in small talk is often considered polite and expected in social interactions. 1
11 talking United States Small talk is a common way to start conversations. 1
12 talking United States It's common to engage in small talk with strangers or acquaintances in social settings. 1
13 talking United States Common to engage in small talk with strangers 1
14 talking to United States Engaging in small talk is common and expected when meeting someone for the first time. 1