Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
disagree, small talk can be a way to build connections and break the ice. it's not about the depth of the conversation but the opportunity to connect with others
Disagree
In boxing the jab is the most commonly used punch, but jabs almost never cause knockouts. They are mostly used to gauge a person's defence and measure distance, as well as to create openings to deploy more effective punches as part of a combination. Small talk has the same role in conversation. You can go up so strangers and lead with "hello, my name is Sergei, what is you take on the cathegroical imperative?", just like can lead with a right hook, but it's not as likely to land well.
If you think it’s hard breaking the ice with Kant, you should try Hegel. Dude almost punched me once.
The risk is too hight with that. I usually go for something smoother like Kierkegaard or Schopenhauer. That's something everyone can go along with.
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I disagree with the statement. Small talk serves a purpose beyond just filling silence it's often the gateway to deeper connections. It's about finding common ground and showing interest in others, which can lead to more meaningful conversations over time. Small minds might dismiss it, but it's actually a skill that can enhance social interactions and build relationships.
Case by case i think. depend on your small talks
I disagree. Although, I suck at small talk, I honestly cannot understand how people can keep up with it or maintain such levels of interest in continuing it. Still, I disagree. I wish I could do it too.
Disagree.
Small talk is great for when you have to get along with someone you're not getting along with. It's great for when you don't want to say anything but still need to talk.
Disagree.
Not every conversation needs to be of great importance.
That sounds exhausting.
You would also have to go out of your way to avoid small talk to the point of coming across as an ass.
I think small talk is more for the shallow and insincere than for "small minds".
They're surface level talks.
Agree
It’s been my experience that people who can’t engage in small talk aren’t terribly interesting and don’t have much going on in their lives.
Overall yes. It’s sort of a truism on its face.
If you’re only having small talk, what’s the point of your large mind?
If you have a large mind, how much time should you waste on small talk?
There’s plenty of exceptions but yeah it’s a decent rule. Anecdotally I’ve found exceptions in the opposite too: I hear grandiose convos between small minds all the time.
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